Entry #12228: Same-sex adoption in Georgia

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RegionGeorgia
IssueSame-sex adoption
StatusSingle only
Start Datepast
End Datenow
DescriptionBoth single individuals and married heterosexual couples can adopt. The Civil Code of Georgia defines marriage as a union between a man and a woman. Accordingly, same-sex married couples cannot adopt in Georgia. However, here is no prohibition against adoption based on the sexual orientation of an unmarried prospective adoptive parent.
Sourceshttps://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/Intercountry-Adoption/Intercountry-Adoption-Country-Information/Georgia.html

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