no you don't have to be in a relationship to adopt all you have to do is care for the baby and make sure that if you are struggling you have someone there to help you x
No, but having a partner will help provide food and clothing for the child.
It depends on the laws of the state.
There is no explicit prohibition against adoption by same-sex couples. A same-sex partner may adopt the other's child.
if you are married to your partner you become the step mother or father. Talk to your partner about this
Yes. Same-sex couples may jointly adopt children in Washington and one partner may adopt the other partner's natural child.
Yes. Same-sex couples may jointly adopt in Oregon. Also, a same-sex partner may adopt the other partner's child and single gay persons are permitted to adopt children as well.
Yes. Same-sex couples may jointly adopt children in Rhode Island. Also, one partner may adopt the other partner's child. Single gay persons are also able to adopt children.
Under most circumstances, the father must grant permission.
Have a male child with your opposite gender partner. Wait 13 years. Adopt one.
Yes. Same-sex couples may jointly adopt children in Delaware. Also, a same-sex partner may adopt the other's child.
Yes, same-sex couples may jointly adopt children in Hawaii. Also, a same-sex partner may legally adopt the other's child.
Same-sex marriage is not recognized under Nebraska law. It is unclear whether a same-sex couple may jointly adopt a child. A same-sex partner is NOT permitted to adopt the other's child and it is unclear whether single gay persons are permitted to adopt children.
Yes. Same-sex couples may adopt children in Maine. Also, a same-sex partner may adopt the other's child. Single gay persons may also adopt children.