There is no explicit prohibition of adoption by same-sex couples. Single gay persons are permitted to adopt children.
There is no explicit prohibition of adoption by same-sex couples. Single gay persons are permitted to adopt children.
There is no explicit prohibition of adoption by same-sex couples in New Mexico. Single gay persons are permitted to adopt children.
Yes, same-sex couples are permitted to jointly adopt children in Illinois. Also, a same-sex partner may adopt the other's child. Single gay persons are also permitted to adopt children.
None. The marriage law in Northern Ireland limits marriage to opposite-sex couples only and there is no legislative action underway to change that law.
Although single gay persons may adopt children in South Carolina, it is unclear whether same-sex couples are permitted to do so.
Yes. Same-sex couples are permitted to jointly adopt children in Nevada. Also, a same-sex partner may adopt the other's child. Single gay persons are also permitted to adopt.
There is no explicit prohibition of joint adoption by same-sex couples. It is unclear whether a same-sex partner would be permitted to adopt the other's child, but single gay persons are permitted to adopt children.
No. Same-sex marriages are not recognized in Ohio and same-sex couples are not permitted to jointly adopt children. Neither may a same-sex partner adopt the other's child. Single gay persons are, however, permitted to adopt children.
It is unclear whether same-sex couples may legally adopt children in that state.
Same-sex couples are not permitted to jointly adopt children, although there is no law explicitly prohibiting a same-sex partner from adopting the other's child.
Yes. Beginning in 2006, same-sex couples are able to jointly adopt children in Belgium.