Unregulated Custody Transfer of Adopted Children

Did you know that once a week an adopted child is advertised to be given away on Internet? The book 'Unregulated Custody Transfer of Adopted Children' is a thought-provoking and an eye-opening book that uncovers the gray zone of adoption.
The book talks about the often-overlooked issue of the terrifying reality of national and international adoption. Through legal analysis and accompanying story this book sheds light on the heart-wrenching reality of children who have been rehomed. It delves into the lives of adoptive families who find themselves overwhelmed and unable to care for their adopted children, leading to a black market of custody transfer where vulnerable children are given away with one click and with just one piece of paper to strangers.
This book is a must-read for as it highlights the urgent need for increased regulation and oversight to protect the well-being of children in need of safe and loving homes. Particular attention is given to the international adoption and the countries such as Russia and Ukraine. The author has played close attention to the laws and regulations in the above mentioned countries by first hand translation and research, in order to give a deeper insights into the heartbreaking reality of unregulated custody transfer of adopted children.    

The book provides helpful insights for lawmakers, legal practitioners, scholars, child care professionals, international law scholars and students interested in human rights law, adoption law, and child protection.



Originally from Armenia, Dr. Marina Rakopyan M.A., LL.M., J.S.D., holds a Doctorate of the Science of Law (J.S.D.) degree from St. Thomas University College of Law. Marina also has earned (Masters of Law) LL.M degree in Intercultural Human Rights as well as (Masters degree) MA in European Studies and Human rights.  Dr. Rakopyan has always been interested in tackling the issues concerning children's right and particularly adoptions. Her passion about human rights in general has led her working in the nonprofit sector for the most of her career. Dr. Rakopyan has also published two articles about 'Ecosystem Restoration and Human rights' as well as 'Human Rights and Democratization during 2019' with Global Campus of Human Rights funded by European Union. Dr. Rakopyan fluently speaks in multiple languages.