This a very good question, and unfortunately a question we get too often. It is unfortunate because it has long been possible for a single adult to adopt another person. It is good public policy. Somehow the misconception has been planted out in the world that says you must be married. This is not the case at all. In fact, one of the fastest growing segments of the adopting world are single grandparents adopting their grandchildren.
Amendment One was recently found unconstitutional by the Arkansas Supreme Court. That law did require an adopting couple to be legally married. However, it at no point jeopardized the ability of a single person to adopt.
If you have any questions about adopting please call or write for free information.
Shane A. Henry
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