Description:

The present publication is focused on the comparative analysis of adoption laws in Ukraine and the Republic of Azerbaijan. Particular attention is paid to the history of establishment of the adoption procedure in these counties. The analysis of historical development of adoption laws at different periods of the establishment of Ukraine and the Republic of Azerbaijan as sovereign states, indicates transformation of the adoption procedure and the tendency to the reinforcement of legal regulation of the adoption at the present stage of social development. Characteristics of individual requirements for adoption in Ukraine and the Republic of Azerbaijan, as well as the procedural order of consideration of this type of cases, are analysed. The author admits that processing of adoption cases by the court has been proven over time and provides an opportunity to respect the best child interests. Attention is paid to the fact that the mutual exchange of knowledge and experiences in solving problems arising during processing of adoption cases, will guarantee further development of the legislation of the countries.