Entry #1778: Same-sex adoption in Puerto Rico

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RegionPuerto Rico
IssueSame-sex adoption
StatusSingle only
Start Datepast
End DateJan 1, 2018
DescriptionAny individual may adopt, but only different-sex couples may joint-adopt. Second-parent adoption is not permitted via case law.
Sourceswww.lambdalegal.org/states-region/puerto-rico Ex Parte A.A.R., 2008 WL 4673279 (T.C.A. Aug 29, 2008)


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