Current Version
| Region | Georgia |
| Issue | Same-sex adoption |
| Status | Single only |
| Start Date | (unknown) |
| End Date | (none) |
| Description | Both single individuals and married heterosexual couples can adopt. The Civil Code of Georgia defines marriage as a union between a man and a woman. Accordingly, same-sex married couples cannot adopt in Georgia. However, here is no prohibition against adoption based on the sexual orientation of an unmarried prospective adoptive parent. |
| Sources | https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/Intercountry-Adoption/Intercountry-Adoption-Country-Information/Georgia.html |
Reports (1)
- Newer law has been passed "Per LAW OF GEORGIA: ON THE PROTECTION OF FAMILY VALUES AND MINORS - Article 5. Adoption of a minor and foster care (passed 17.9.2024)
1. It shall be forbidden for a person to adopt a minor if that person does not assign himself/herself to any biological sex, or assigns himself/herself to a sex different from his/her biological sex, and/or whose sexual orientation does not belong to the category of heterosexuality.
2. It shall be forbidden to give a minor for foster care to a person who does not assign himself/herself to any biological sex, or assigns himself/herself to a sex different from his/her biological sex, and/or whose sexual orientation does not belong to the category of heterosexuality.
https://www.matsne.gov.ge/en/document/view/6283110?publication=0"
Revision History (1)
| Original entry | |
|---|---|
| Status | Single only |
| Start Date | (unknown) |
| End Date | (none) |
| Description | Both single individuals and married heterosexual couples can adopt. The Civil Code of Georgia defines marriage as a union between a man and a woman. Accordingly, same-sex married couples cannot adopt in Georgia. However, here is no prohibition against adoption based on the sexual orientation of an unmarried prospective adoptive parent. |
| Sources | https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/Intercountry-Adoption/Intercountry-Adoption-Country-Information/Georgia.html |