THE CONSENT AND RIGHTS OF THE BIOLOGICAL FATHER IN THE ADOPTION OF MINORS IN COMPARISON WITH GERMAN LAW

Ali Haydar Yağcıoğlu

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THE CONSENT AND RIGHTS OF THE BIOLOGICAL FATHER IN THE ADOPTION OF MINORS IN COMPARISON WITH GERMAN LAW

Authors:

Ali Haydar Yağcıoğlu

Publisher:

Dokuz Eylul University

Main Topics:

Aile Hukuku

Journal:

Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi Hukuk Fakültesi Dergisi Vol.26 Issue 2, pp.1185-1243

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

11/2024

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2001332036

pISSN:

1303-6963

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Abstract:

 According to the Turkish Civil Code TCC., the parents must consent to the adoption of a minor. The controversial issue here is whether the biological father is authorised to give consent for children born out of wedlock. This issue is not clearly resolved in the relevant provision of the TCC. In German law, within the framework of the fundamental human right to respect for family life and the constitutional parental right to the care and education of the child, there is a tendency that the consent of the biological father should also be obtained, and the German Civil Code has been amended to require his consent. However, since this regulation is not valid in cases where the legal father of the minor is already present, but the biological father is another man, it is also considered in the doctrine that a legal amendment is needed in this regard. Furthermore, the rights of the biological father during and after the adoption proceedings are also discussed in detail. This study aims to examine the existing rules in Turkish Law regarding the consent of the biological father in adoption, to interpret these rules and to propose solutions if necessary, taking into account the regulations in force in German Law and the suggestions made. In line with this purpose, the study concludes that the consent of the biological father should be sought in our law, and also includes the evaluations on the consequences of not obtaining consent.

 According to the Turkish Civil Code TCC., the parents must consent to the adoption of a minor. The controversial issue here is whether the biological father is authorised to give consent for children born out of wedlock. This issue is not clearly resolved in the relevant provision of the TCC. In German law, within the framework of the fundamental human right to respect for family life and the constitutional parental right to the care and education of the child, there is a tendency that the consent of the biological father should also be obtained, and the German Civil Code has been amended to require his consent. However, since this regulation is not valid in cases where the legal father of the minor is already present, but the biological father is another man, it is also considered in the doctrine that a legal amendment is needed in this regard. Furthermore, the rights of the biological father during and after the adoption proceedings are also discussed in detail. This study aims to examine the existing rules in Turkish Law regarding the consent of the biological father in adoption, to interpret these rules and to propose solutions if necessary, taking into account the regulations in force in German Law and the suggestions made. In line with this purpose, the study concludes that the consent of the biological father should be sought in our law, and also includes the evaluations on the consequences of not obtaining consent.

 According to the Turkish Civil Code TCC., the parents must consent to the adoption of a minor. The controversial issue here is whether the biological father is authorised to give consent for children born out of wedlock. This issue is not clearly resolved in the relevant provision of the TCC. In German law, within the framework of the fundamental human right to respect for family life and the constitutional parental right to the care and education of the child, there is a tendency that the consent of the biological father should also be obtained, and the German Civil Code has been amended to require his consent. However, since this regulation is not valid in cases where the legal father of the minor is already present, but the biological father is another man, it is also considered in the doctrine that a legal amendment is needed in this regard. Furthermore, the rights of the biological father during and after the adoption proceedings are also discussed in detail. This study aims to examine the existing rules in Turkish Law regarding the consent of the biological father in adoption, to interpret these rules and to propose solutions if necessary, taking into account the regulations in force in German Law and the suggestions made. In line with this purpose, the study concludes that the consent of the biological father should be sought in our law, and also includes the evaluations on the consequences of not obtaining consent.

 Türk Medeni Kanununa TMK göre bir küçüğün evlat edinilmesine ana baba rıza göstermelidir. Burada tartışmaya değer konu; evlilik dışı dünyaya gelmiş çocuklar yönünden biyolojik babanın rıza göstermeye yetkili sayılıp sayılmayacağıdır. Bu mesele, TMKnın ilgili hükmünde açıkça çözüme bağlanmış değildir. Alman Hukukunda, aile hayatına saygı şeklindeki temel insan hakkı ve çocuğun bakımı ve eğitimi şeklindeki anayasal ana baba hakkı çerçevesinde, biyolojik babanın da rızasının alınması gerektiği yönünde eğilim sergilenmekle, Alman Medeni Kanununda onun da izninin alınması yönünde bir değişikliğe gidilmiştir. Ancak bu düzenlemenin, hali hazırda küçüğün hukuki babası bulunup da; biyolojik babanın başka bir erkek olduğu durumlarda geçerli olmaması karşısında, öğretide bu konuda bir yasal değişikliğe ihtiyaç bulunduğu değerlendirmeleri de yapılmaktadır. Bundan başka biyolojik babanın evlat edinme yargılaması sırasında ve sonrasında sahip olduğu haklar da ayrıntılarıyla ortaya konulmaya çalışılmaktadır. Bu çalışma, Alman Hukukunda yürürlükteki düzenlemeleri ve getirilen önerileri de dikkate alarak, evlat edinmede biyolojik babanın rızasıyla ilgili Türk Hukukundaki mevcut kuralları irdelemek, bu kuralları yorumlamak ve ihtiyaç halinde çözüm önerileri sunmak amacını taşımaktadır. Bu amaç doğrultusunda çalışmada, hukukumuzda da biyolojik babanın rızasının aranması gerektiği sonucuna ulaşılmış olup, ayrıca rıza alınmazsa sonuçlarının neler olacağı yönündeki değerlendirmelere de yer verilmiştir.

Article Details

THE CONSENT AND RIGHTS OF THE BIOLOGICAL FATHER IN THE ADOPTION OF MINORS IN COMPARISON WITH GERMAN LAW

Authors:

Ali Haydar Yağcıoğlu

Publisher:

Dokuz Eylul University

Main Topics:

Aile Hukuku

Journal:

Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi Hukuk Fakültesi Dergisi Vol.26 Issue 2, pp.1185-1243

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

11/2024

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2001332036

pISSN:

1303-6963

Adoption of a minor

Parental consent

Biological father

Best interests of the child

PaternityKüçüğün evlat edinilmesi

Ana baba rızası

Biyolojik baba

Çocuğun üstün yararı

Soybağı

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Article Details

Authors: Ali Haydar Yağcıoğlu

Publisher: Dokuz Eylul University

Main Topics: Aile Hukuku

Journal: Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi Hukuk Fakültesi Dergisi Vol.26 Issue 2, pp.1185-1243

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 11/2024

Document Language: Turkish

Document ID (Org No.): 2001332036

pISSN: 1303-6963

Issues

Authors:

Ali Haydar Yağcıoğlu

Publisher:

Dokuz Eylul University

Main Topics:

Aile Hukuku

Journal:

Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi Hukuk Fakültesi Dergisi Vol.26 Issue 2, pp.1185-1243

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

11/2024

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2001332036

pISSN:

1303-6963