Current Version
| Region | Cape Verde |
| Issue | Same-sex adoption |
| Status | Single only |
| Start Date | 1997 |
| End Date | (none) |
| Description | Adoption by same-sex couples is not permitted under the provisions of the current Civil Code. However, according to the law, any person, regardless of their marital status or sex, may apply to adopt a minor. |
| Sources | https://menores.ministeriopublico.cv/index.php/adocao/adocao-nacional https://cmalex.net/national-adoption-of-children-and-adolescents-in-our-legal-system/ https://clr.africanchildforum.org/Legislation%20Per%20Country/cape%20verde/capeverde_civilcode_1997_pr.pdf |
Revision History (1)
| Original entry | |
|---|---|
| Status | Single only |
| Start Date | 1997 |
| End Date | (none) |
| Description | Adoption by same-sex couples is not permitted under the provisions of the current Civil Code. However, according to the law, any person, regardless of their marital status or sex, may apply to adopt a minor. |
| Sources | https://menores.ministeriopublico.cv/index.php/adocao/adocao-nacional https://cmalex.net/national-adoption-of-children-and-adolescents-in-our-legal-system/ https://clr.africanchildforum.org/Legislation%20Per%20Country/cape%20verde/capeverde_civilcode_1997_pr.pdf |