L'adozione in casi particolari: aspetti problematici nel diritto vigente e prospettive di riforma

This essay aims to present the ‘simple adoption’ regulation provided in Italy (“adozione in casi particolari”). After remembering the historical development, it is focused on the main features of this institution (purpose, requirements and effect). Some disputed issue are then considered. In particular, the author investigates whether ‘simple adoption’, as amended by the recent filiation law reform, creates legal relationship between the child and the relatives of the adoptive parents. Another topic is the ‘simple adoption’ of foreign minors. The paper takes into account the law reform proposals that are currently debated in Parliament too.