Same-sex couples were permitted to marry in Connecticut by order of the State Supreme Court beginning November 12, 2008. Prior to that, no same-sex couple ever legally married in the state of Connecticut. However, since April 23, 2009, the right of same-sex couples to marry in Connecticut has been statutory, rather than based upon an order of the court.
Yes, both same-sex married and single LGBT individuals are permitted to adopt in Connecticut. Statutes do, however, permit consideration of the sexual orientation of the prospective adoptive parent(s). Same-sex marriage is legal in Connecticut and all marriages there are treated the same.
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.
Yes. Same-sex marriage was legalized in Pennsylvania on May 20, 2014, pursuant to a federal court decision striking down Pennsylvania's ban on same-sex marriage. And, there is no explicit prohibition of joint adoption by same-sex couples. A same-sex partner is permitted to adopt the other partner's child and single gay persons are also permitted to adopt.
There is no explicit prohibition of adoption by same-sex couples in New Mexico. Single gay persons are permitted to adopt children.
Between November 12, 2008 and October 6, 2009, more than 17,000 same-sex couples married in Connecticut.
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.
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.
Although single gay persons may adopt children in South Carolina, it is unclear whether same-sex couples are permitted to do so.
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, only same-sex couples were issued civil union licenses in Connecticut during the time when the state issued such licenses.