Entry #18982: Same-sex adoption in Saint Kitts and Nevis

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RegionSaint Kitts and Nevis
IssueSame-sex adoption
StatusSingle only
Start Date(unknown)
End Date(none)
DescriptionOnly married couples can jointly adopt in Saint Kitts and Nevis, which does not recognise same-sex marriage. However, LGBTIQ+ singles can adopt.
Sourceshttps://lawcommission.gov.kn/wp-content/documents/Revised-Acts-of-St-Kitts-and-Nevis/Revised-Acts-of-St-Kitts-and-Nevis-2017/Ch-12_01-Children-Care-and-Adoption-Act.pdf


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Original entry
StatusSingle only
Start Date(unknown)
End Date(none)
DescriptionOnly married couples can jointly adopt in Saint Kitts and Nevis, which does not recognise same-sex marriage. However, LGBTIQ+ singles can adopt.
Sourceshttps://lawcommission.gov.kn/wp-content/documents/Revised-Acts-of-St-Kitts-and-Nevis/Revised-Acts-of-St-Kitts-and-Nevis-2017/Ch-12_01-Children-Care-and-Adoption-Act.pdf