what is the deal with gay adoption? were is it legal?

Question

if a gay couple travel to a state were its legal to adopt do they have to live there? and if so for how long?

wow thank you everyone for your Help with my question. I do live in florida so I guess I have a problem. wake up florida and set us free!!!!!

Answer 1

Ignorant responses like the one above are exactly the reason you should only reside in a progressive state. The country is unfortunately full of idiots like "upforit". Look at his pathetic first post:

"Where should I look for a potential wife. I am a single father of two.? I don't have a lot of time for dating.I am 35 5'8" tall 220 pounds and considered attractive by most women."

HHAHHAHAHA!!! 5'8" and 220 pounds? Attractive? *BWahahahhaa! Ugh. Maybe in Redneckville... but not in the real world fat ***.

I'd wager if given the choice, any child would prefer to live in ahome with two loving parents of the same sex, than in a trailer park with a fat, loathsome boor like him. I pity his kids.

Answer 2

My understanding is that only in Florida can a second parent of the same sex NOT adopt a child with the other parent. Many states do not have laws one way or the other, but generally DO allow second-parent adoption by someone of the same sex. Some states have laws explicitly allowing people of the same sex to adopt - like Massachusetts and Vermont. But, in general, in every state except Florida, people of the same sex can adopt a child together.

The Human Rights Campaign has some very good state specific information on second parent adoption. Check there for more info. www.hrc.org

And, FYI, I am gay and I am about to be a parent. It is no longer true that being gay means you must be childless. Many, many gay couples are parents - and excellent ones at that.

Answer 3

Within the U.S., Only California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Washington state, Wisconsin, and Washington, D.C. allow adoption by same-sex couples. You would need to maintain permanent residence in those states to protect your adoption rights. Adopting a child in New York and then moving to Florida for example, would not be a good idea.

Answer 4

I think not have kids is the price gays pay for their choices.I am firmly against gay adoption.The gay life style in itself is a perversion against nature.All children deserve a wholesome enviroment to be raised in.The gay lifestyle should not be socially accepted or potrayed as ok.I would define parents as a mother and a father. I think any homo should try something exciting like sky diving or playing in mine fields.

Answer 5

There are national adoption agencies that network throughout the US for gay and hetero couples.