Who has the priority right to adopt, if several people have expressed the desire to adopt the same child?

The preferential right to adopt is granted to a citizen of Ukraine who:

1. Raise the child in their family.
2. Is the husband of the child's mother or the wife of the child's father who is to be adopted.
3. Wishes to adopt several children who are siblings.
4. Is a relative of the child.

Additional preferences:

• Spouses also have preferential rights to adoption over other individuals.

Conclusion:

In the case of competition between several candidates, the decision is made based on the above criteria and the interests of the child, which are the primary priority.