Entry #272: Same-sex adoption in Indonesia

Current Version

RegionIndonesia
IssueSame-sex adoption
StatusIllegal
Start Datepast
End Datenow
DescriptionSame-sex couples are legally prohibited from adopting children in Indonesia by a joint adoption. In theory, a single person may adopt, but the prospective parent must be in a marriage recognized by Indonesia which is heterosexual according to national law, making it virtually impossible for same-sex couples to adopt children.
Sourceshttp://www.sayapibujakarta.org/ind/adopsi.html https://www.hukumonline.com/klinik/detail/ulasan/lt58536910d0461/bolehkah-isingle-parent-i-mengadopsi-anak/ https://dukcapil.gunungkidulkab.go.id/ini-tata-cara-mengadopsi-anak-sesuai-undang-undang/


Revision History (5)

Revision by ignatiusnathanl. Change status to illegal

Old Value New Value (Current)
ValueSingle onlyIllegal
NoteSame-sex couples are legally prohibited from adopting children in Indonesia by a joint adoption. Prospective parents must be in a marriage recognized by Indonesia. By the National law, adoption must be from a married heterosexual couple. However, single parents can adopt under regional minister’s allowance. There are no requirements regarding sexual orientation or gender identity to adopt a child as single parent. Same-sex couples are legally prohibited from adopting children in Indonesia by a joint adoption. In theory, a single person may adopt, but the prospective parent must be in a marriage recognized by Indonesia which is heterosexual according to national law, making it virtually impossible for same-sex couples to adopt children.

Revision by LGBT_southeastasian

Old Value New Value
NoteSame-sex couples are legally prohibited from adopting children in Indonesia by a joint adoption. Prospective parents must be in a marriage recognized by Indonesia. By the National law, adoption must be from a married heterosexual couple. However, single parents can adopt under specific provincial laws . There are no requirements regarding sexual orientation or gender identity to adopt a child as single parent. Same-sex couples are legally prohibited from adopting children in Indonesia by a joint adoption. Prospective parents must be in a marriage recognized by Indonesia. By the National law, adoption must be from a married heterosexual couple. However, single parents can adopt under regional minister’s allowance. There are no requirements regarding sexual orientation or gender identity to adopt a child as single parent.

Revision by Muhammadaji2022

Old Value New Value
NoteSame-sex couples are legally prohibited from adopting children in Indonesia. Prospective parents must be in a marriage recognized by Indonesia. By the National law, adoption must be from a married heterosexual couple. However, single parents can adopt under specific provincial laws . There are no requirements regarding sexual orientation or gender identity to adopt a child as single parent. Same-sex couples are legally prohibited from adopting children in Indonesia by a joint adoption. Prospective parents must be in a marriage recognized by Indonesia. By the National law, adoption must be from a married heterosexual couple. However, single parents can adopt under specific provincial laws . There are no requirements regarding sexual orientation or gender identity to adopt a child as single parent.

Revision by Muhammadaji2022

Old Value New Value
ValueIllegalSingle only
NoteSame-sex couples are legally prohibited from adopting children in Indonesia. Prospective parents must be in a marriage recognized by Indonesia.Same-sex couples are legally prohibited from adopting children in Indonesia. Prospective parents must be in a marriage recognized by Indonesia. By the National law, adoption must be from a married heterosexual couple. However, single parents can adopt under specific provincial laws . There are no requirements regarding sexual orientation or gender identity to adopt a child as single parent.
Sourceshttp://www.sayapibujakarta.org/ind/adopsi.htmlhttp://www.sayapibujakarta.org/ind/adopsi.html https://www.hukumonline.com/klinik/detail/ulasan/lt58536910d0461/bolehkah-isingle-parent-i-mengadopsi-anak/ https://dukcapil.gunungkidulkab.go.id/ini-tata-cara-mengadopsi-anak-sesuai-undang-undang/

Revision by Antinousosiris

Old Value (Original) New Value
ValueMarried couples onlyIllegal
Start Date Unknownmonth

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