Current Version
| Region | Bolivia |
| Issue | Same-sex adoption |
| Status | Single only |
| Start Date | Mar 12, 2002 |
| End Date | (none) |
| Description | The adoption requirement does not allow unmarried couples or single parents in any way to apply to adopt children. |
| Sources | https://outrightinternational.org/our-work/americas/bolivia https://database.ilga.org/bolivia-lgbti |
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Revision History (3)
| Old Value | New Value (Current) | |
|---|---|---|
| Value | Legal | Single only |
| Start Date | Jul 17, 2014 | Mar 12, 2002 |
| Description | According to Article 84 of the Child and Adolescent Code, married or cohabiting couples (regardless of sexual orientation) are permitted to adopt in Bolivia. | The adoption requirement does not allow unmarried couples or single parents in any way to apply to adopt children. |
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| Sources | https://www.migracion.gob.bo/upload/l548.pdf | https://outrightinternational.org/our-work/americas/bolivia https://database.ilga.org/bolivia-lgbti |
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| Old Value (Original) | New Value | |
|---|---|---|
| Value | Single only | Legal |
| Start Date | Mar 12, 2002 | Jul 17, 2014 |
| Description | The adoption requirement does not allow for unmarried couples or single parents of any form to apply for adoption of children. | According to Article 84 of the Child and Adolescent Code, married or cohabiting couples (regardless of sexual orientation) are permitted to adopt in Bolivia. |
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| Sources | http://www.genus.es/ecai/esp/bolivia/docs/adopcion_bolivia_proceso_esp.pdf | https://www.migracion.gob.bo/upload/l548.pdf |
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| Original entry | |
|---|---|
| Status | Single only |
| Start Date | Mar 12, 2002 |
| End Date | (none) |
| Description | The adoption requirement does not allow for unmarried couples or single parents of any form to apply for adoption of children. |
| Sources | http://www.genus.es/ecai/esp/bolivia/docs/adopcion_bolivia_proceso_esp.pdf |
Reports (2)
- Newer law has been passed "i don't like u"
- Status is not correct "In October of 2009, Bolivia legalized both married and single homosexual persons to adopt children."