Entry #1756: Same-sex adoption in Delaware

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RegionDelaware
IssueSame-sex adoption
StatusLegal
Start Date(unknown)
End Date(none)
DescriptionDelaware allows single individuals, married and non-married couples to adopt.
Sourceshttps://courts.delaware.gov/family/adoption/

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edited by mineszilla. MAP no longer permitted on current entries

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ValueMarried couples onlyLegal
DescriptionIndividuals may file for adoption regardless of sexual orientation, though married individuals must typically file jointly per 13 Del. C. §903.Delaware allows single individuals, married and non-married couples to adopt.
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Individuals may file for adoption regardless of sexual orientation, though married individuals must typically file jointly per 13 Del. C. §903. Delaware allows single individuals, married and non-married couples to adopt.
Sourceswww.lambdalegal.org/states-region/delaware
13 Del. C. §903

https://www.lgbtmap.org/equality-maps/recognition/parenting/adoption		https://courts.delaware.gov/family/adoption/
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www.lambdalegal.org/states-region/delaware 13 Del. C. §903 https://www.lgbtmap.org/equality-maps/recognition/parenting/adoption https://courts.delaware.gov/family/adoption/

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DescriptionIndividuals may file for adoption regardless of sexual orientation, though married individuals must typically file jointly per 13 Del. C. §903. Second-parent adoption is legal per lower court case law.Individuals may file for adoption regardless of sexual orientation, though married individuals must typically file jointly per 13 Del. C. §903.
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Individuals may file for adoption regardless of sexual orientation, though married individuals must typically file jointly per 13 Del. C. §903. Second-parent adoption is legal per lower court case law.
Sourceswww.lambdalegal.org/states-region/delaware
13 Del. C. §903		www.lambdalegal.org/states-region/delaware
13 Del. C. §903

https://www.lgbtmap.org/equality-maps/recognition/parenting/adoption
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www.lambdalegal.org/states-region/delaware 13 Del. C. §903 §903 https://www.lgbtmap.org/equality-maps/recognition/parenting/adoption

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StatusLegal
Start Date(unknown)
End Date(none)
DescriptionIndividuals may file for adoption regardless of sexual orientation, though married individuals must typically file jointly per 13 Del. C. §903. Second-parent adoption is legal per lower court case law.
Sourceswww.lambdalegal.org/states-region/delaware 13 Del. C. §903