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Results indicated that gay and lesbian couples tended to emphasize openness and a desire to pursue adoption without hiding their sexual orientation. The birth mother was the consistent birth family member to keep in touch with the adoptive family, and significantly influenced the shaping of open adoption relationships.
Opponents of adoption by same-sex couples have argued that LGBT parenting adversely affects children. However, research consistently shows that gay and lesbian parents are as fit and capable as heterosexual parents, and their children are as psychologically healthy and well-adjusted as those reared by heterosexual parents. [1] [2] [3]
Adult adoption was the only means to legally recognise family relationships in countries and states where same-sex marriage was illegal. Two of the motives for same-sex adult adoption were to legally express their commitment to one another [4] and as a means of giving the adopted individual the states of heir at law. [6]
LGBTQ foster parents say the policy change from Bethany Christian Services is "wonderful."
Stepchild adoption since 2014; [158] joint adoption since 2015 [159] Since 1999 [6] Bans all anti-gay discrimination [160] Since 2015, transgender persons can change their legal gender and name manifesting their solemn will before a notary, no surgeries or judicial order required [161] Ecuador: Legal since 1997 + UN decl. sign. [6]
The Kansas Legislature on Friday approved a bill that allows faith-based adoption agencies to turn away gay and lesbian couples based on religious beliefs.