Current Version
| Region | Lithuania |
| Issue | Same-sex adoption |
| Status | Single only |
| Start Date | (unknown) |
| End Date | (none) |
| Description | Legalization pending. |
| Sources | http://www.rainbowkids.com/international-adoption/country-programs/lithuania |
Reports (2)
- Status is not correct "Step child adoption possible since 2025. Please update, thank you.
https://vaikoteises.lrv.lt/en/adoption-and-foster-care/adoption/who-can-adopt/"
- Newer law has been passed "Stepchild adoption legalized in 2024.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/LGBTQ_rights_in_Lithuania"
Revision History (9)
| Old Value | New Value (Current) | |
|---|---|---|
| Value | Second parent adoption only | Single only |
| Old Value | New Value | |
|---|---|---|
| Value | Single only | Second parent adoption only |
| Old Value | New Value | |
|---|---|---|
| Value | (REMOVED) | Single only |
| Special Status | Ambiguous | Single only |
| Description | Must be married. | Legalization pending. |
Reports (3)
- Status is not correct
- Status is not correct "only to married heterosexual couples.
Source: http://vaikoteises.lt/ivaikinimas-ir-globa/ivaikinimas/nacionalinis-ivaikinimas.html"
- Status is not correct "Only married couples can adopt in Lithuania."
| Old Value | New Value | |
|---|---|---|
| Value | Legal | (REMOVED) |
| Special Status | Legal | Ambiguous |
| Description | Must be married. | Must be married. |
| Old Value | New Value | |
|---|---|---|
| Sources | No | http://www.rainbowkids.com/international-adoption/country-programs/lithuania |