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Art. 264 Schweizerisches Zivilgesetzbuch (ZGB)
ZGB; Zweite Abteilung: Die Verwandtschaft; Siebenter Titel: Die Entstehung des Kindesverhältnisses ; Vierter Abschnitt : Die Adoption; A. Adoption Minderjähriger; I. Allgemeine Voraussetzungen
Art. 264 ZGB
Ein minderjähriges Kind darf adoptiert werden, wenn die adoptionswilligen Personen während mindestens eines Jahres für Pflege und Erziehung des Kindes gesorgt haben und nach den gesamten Umständen zu erwarten ist, die Begründung eines Kindesverhältnisses diene seinem Wohl, ohne andere Kinder dieser Personen in unbilliger Weise zurückzusetzen.
Eine Adoption ist nur möglich, wenn die adoptionswilligen Personen aufgrund ihres Alters und ihrer persönlichen Verhältnisse für das Kind voraussichtlich bis zu dessen Volljährigkeit sorgen können.
Gerichtsentscheide zu dieser Bestimmung (194)
VVGE.2011.13.Nr.21 · ow (Art. 264 ZGB)
Best Interests of Child in Adoption Case
This provision is relevant to the concept of the child's welfare, which is the goal and justification for adoption.
KES 2015 284 · be (Art. 264 ZGB)
Stepparent Adoption Appeal Dismissed Under Hague Adoption Convention Due to Lack of Consent and Circumvention Concerns
Cited as the standard for assessing whether the adoption serves the child's welfare, which is applicable since the HAÜ is only procedural.
3H 11 14 · lu (Art. 264 Abs. 1 ZGB)
Adult Adoption Upheld Despite Biological Parent Relationship
Although primarily mentioned in the reasoning regarding the standard for adoption of minors, it is cited in the context of justifying the decision on the best interest of the child, which is a consideration in adult adoption.
VWBES.2025.1 · so (Art. 264 Abs. 1 ZGB)
Visa Extension Refusal Upheld: Adoption Purpose Insufficient for Residence Permit
The provision regarding the requirement for adoption of a minor, which was cited in conjunction with Art. 266 Abs. 1 Ziff. 3 ZGB as a condition not met for the adoption.
C/1299/2023 · ge (art. 264 al. 1 CC)
Joint Adoption Approval Following Fostering Period
Cited as the basis for granting the adoption, showing that fostering the child's bond is in the child's interest.
C/1299/2023 · ge (art. 264 al. 2 CC)
Joint Adoption Approval Following Fostering Period
Cited to confirm the adopters' ability to provide for the minor until majority.
C/6935/2022 · ge (art. 264 al. 1 CC)
Adoption of IVF-Conceived Child by Non-Biological Parent
Cited as one of the cumulative conditions for granting the adoption, which the court found satisfied in the reasoning.
C/6935/2022 · ge (art. 264 al. 2 CC)
Adoption of IVF-Conceived Child by Non-Biological Parent
Cited as one of the cumulative conditions for granting the adoption, which the court found satisfied in the reasoning.
C/6790/2022 · ge (art. 264 al.1 CC)
Stepparent Adoption Granted Based on Child's Best Interest and Parental Consent
This article sets the general conditions for adopting a minor, which the court confirmed were met to pronounce the adoption.
C/1492/2022 · ge (art. 264 al. 2 CC)
Adoption by Registered Partner Following Conception via Anonymous Sperm Donor
Cited in the reasoning supporting the decision to grant the adoption based on the adopters' capacity to support the child until majority.
C/1492/2022 · ge (art. 264 al.1 CC)
Adoption by Registered Partner Following Conception via Anonymous Sperm Donor
Cited in the reasoning supporting the decision to grant the adoption based on the child's well-being and established care.
C/17210/2018 · ge (art. 264 al. 1 CC)
Adoption Jurisdiction and Best Interests of Child in Cross-Border Case
The court confirms that the requirements for care and education provided by the adopter have been met.
C/20273/2021 · ge (art. 264 al. 2 CC)
Adoption by Non-Biological Partner in Registered Partnership Upheld
Basis for granting the adoption, stating the adopter must be capable of taking care of the child until majority.
C/20273/2021 · ge (art. 264 al.1 CC)
Adoption by Non-Biological Partner in Registered Partnership Upheld
Basis for granting the adoption, stating conditions like providing care for at least one year and serving the child's best interest.
C/20713/2019 · ge (art. 264 al.1 CC)
In re Adoption of Minor Child.
This article establishes the main requirements for pronouncing an adoption, which were found to be met in the case.