Entry #782: Same-sex adoption in Bolivia

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RegionBolivia
IssueSame-sex adoption
StatusLegal
Start DateJul 17, 2014
End Datenow
DescriptionAccording to Article 84 of the Child and Adolescent Code, married or cohabiting couples (regardless of sexual orientation) are permitted to adopt in Bolivia.
Sourceshttps://www.migracion.gob.bo/upload/l548.pdf


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edited by Sky. Fixing information.

Old Value (Original) New Value (Current)
ValueSingle onlyLegal
Start DateMar 12, 2002Jul 17, 2014
DescriptionThe adoption requirement does not allow for unmarried couples or single parents of any form to apply for adoption of children.According to Article 84 of the Child and Adolescent Code, married or cohabiting couples (regardless of sexual orientation) are permitted to adopt in Bolivia.
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The adoption requirement does not allow for unmarried couples or single parents of any form to apply for adoption of children. According to Article 84 of the Child and Adolescent Code, married or cohabiting couples (regardless of sexual orientation) are permitted to adopt in Bolivia.
Sourceshttp://www.genus.es/ecai/esp/bolivia/docs/adopcion_bolivia_proceso_esp.pdfhttps://www.migracion.gob.bo/upload/l548.pdf
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http://www.genus.es/ecai/esp/bolivia/docs/adopcion_bolivia_proceso_esp.pdf https://www.migracion.gob.bo/upload/l548.pdf

created by vviet93

Original entry
StatusSingle only
Start DateMar 12, 2002
End Datenow
DescriptionThe adoption requirement does not allow for unmarried couples or single parents of any form to apply for adoption of children.
Sourceshttp://www.genus.es/ecai/esp/bolivia/docs/adopcion_bolivia_proceso_esp.pdf
Reports (2)
  • Newer law has been passed "i don't like u"
  • Status is not correct "In October of 2009, Bolivia legalized both married and single homosexual persons to adopt children."