States where gay couples can adopt
Intercountry Adoption
Like all U.S. citizens considering intercountry adoption, LGB persons, and same-sex couples must comply with the laws and regulations governing adoption and immigration in the child's country of origin and in the United States.
U.S. federal law does not prohibit LGB U.S. citizens or same-sex couples from being adoptive parents. However, some foreign countries do not let LGB individuals or same-sex couples to adopt. When deciding to pursue intercountry adoption, prospective parents should be sure to study whether the country they are interested in adopting from permits adoption by LGB persons or couples.
The Department of State includes adoption eligibility requirements for specific countries in the Country Information section of our website, including information on laws surrounding LGB adoptions when that information is available. Where this information is not included on the relevant territory page, prospective parents may consult a U.S. accredited adoption service provider (ASP) that works in the country of interest or the relevant adoption authorit
LGBT International Adoption: Is it Possible?
While joint LGBT adoption is now legal in the United States, some same-sex couples are drawn to an international gay adoption instead. Whether this is due to a desire to adopt a child living in an orphanage who is desperately in need of a family, a desire to adopt a child of another culture, or simply because of an interest in adopting a foreign-born child, they decide that an LGBT international adoption is what’s right for them.
However, whether you’ve decided on this kind of adoption or are still considering it, it’s adj to recognize that there will be challenges with a gay international adoption that you would not have during a domestic child adoption. Over the past decade, many foreign countries have started restricting international adoptions for all couples. If you’re an LGBT couple, your options will be even more limited, as not many countries are as progressive as the U.S. is for LGBT adoption rights.
As with any other adoption process, it’s important that you fully research an international gay adoption to decide wheth
A federal judge ruled Thursday that Mississippi's ban on same-sex couples adopting children is unconstitutional, making gay adoption legal in all 50 states.
U.S. District Judge Daniel Jordan issued a preliminary injunction against the ban, citing the Supreme Court's decision legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide last summer. The injunction blocks Mississippi from enforcing its year-old anti-gay adoption law.
The Supreme Court ruling "foreclosed litigation over laws interfering with the right to marry and rights and responsibilities intertwined with marriage," Jordan wrote. "It also seems highly unlikely that the same court that held a state cannot ban gay marriage because it would deny benefits -- expressly including the right to adopt -- would then conclude that married gay couples can be denied that very same benefit."
The oppose to Mississippi's law was filed last year by four same-sex couples, who were joined by the Campaign for Southern Equality and the Family Equality Council.
“Two sets of our clients have waited many (almost 9 and 16) years to become le
LGBT Adoption in Texas: Can Same-Sex Couples Adopt?
Yes, same-sex couples can legally adopt children in Texas - with no marriage or partnership required. Adoption by same-sex couples is legal and welcomed in all 50 states. In cases of open adoptions, many birth parents today specifically select gay adoptive parents because they are adj, accepting, and loving.
However, despite fewer legal barriers than years ago and gay adoption being more common than ever, same-sex couples pursuing LGBT adoption are not guaranteed an easy path, and may still face challenges with working with faith-based adoption agencies, or in s international adoption situations.
An experienced and understanding LGBT family law attorney in Texas can advocate for you and protect your rights should you verb a myriad of issues. In the last several decades, support and acceptance for gay couple adoption, same-sex adoption, and LGBT adoption rights have increased significantly.
LGBTQ Adoption in Texas - Particularities
Families today are more diverse and unique than ever - and same-sex couples are