Yes, the Courthouse is a public place accessible to everyone. It is necessary to go through the security check beforehand. See security desk. The various instances of the Judiciary Power are spread over some fifteen buildings. All sites are accessible by public transport. To plan your visit, please consult the page for the instance or department concerned.
No, it is not possible to park in front of the Judiciary Power buildings. You must use the public parking areas or public transportation. Some decisions rendered by the courts of first instance are published on the website of the Judiciary Power. The majority of second instance decisions are published on the website. Most published case law is blacked out in order to respect the privacy of those involved. For more information, consult the case law online.
Unpublished case law can be made available for consultation under specific conditions. For more information, consult the page Access to official documents. No, the case law of the Judiciary Power is not available at the Library. You have to contact directly the desk of the relevant instance. Part of the case law is also published on the website of the Judiciary Power.
An application for adoption may not be upheld until all material circumstances have been thoroughly investigated, in consultation with the relevant specialists if necessary. In particular, the investigation looks into the character and health of the persons wishing to adopt and the child, their mutual relationship , their suitability as parents , their financial situation , motives and family circumstances and the history of the child care relationship.
The adoption of a minor child requires the consent of the child's mother and father. This consent shall be declared, in writing or orally , to the child protection authority of the parent's or the child's residence or place of stay. It must be recorded in the minutes. Prior to this, the child is heard in person by the competent authority or by a third party appointed for this purpose, unless this is inadvisable due to the child's age or for other good cause.
