Gay couple adoption

[Not her husband]

Well I heard on the radio today about gay couples wanting to have kids, and the other partner "not the natral or blood related"
partner wants to have parental rights over the child too.
I personally don't have a problem with it. Currently in my state this is illegal.

How do you all feel about this? Do you think the law should be changed?

 

[Weevil]

Well I heard on the radio today about gay couples wanting to have kids, and the other partner "not the natral or blood related"
partner wants to have parental rights over the child too.
I personally don't have a problem with it. Currently in my state this is illegal.

How do you all feel about this? Do you think the law should be changed?

I am firmly against gay adoption.

 

[*Eve*]

If two people bring a child into their relationship they are both responsible. I heard of a case where a same sex couple split up and they had 3 kids, the partner who had custody of the children wanted her partner to pay child support. I think it's still in court.

 

[paganangel]

i know this isn't your question, but let's face it, it begs to be asked, are homosexuals entitled to the same rights as heterosexual couples? for me, this has to be answered first. once you do, all else follows suit.

 

[horny_giraffe]

i know this isn't your question, but let's face it, it begs to be asked, are homosexuals entitled to the same rights as heterosexual couples? for me, this has to be answered first. once you do, all else follows suit.

I'd agree that this question has to be answered first. A stable family is very important for a child's development. The only qualifier I'd add is that I think the rights of marriage should be extended to same-sex couples rather than based on sexuality. Sexuality really shouldn't be an issue that concerns the state, as far as I'm concerned. I see no reason why a couple of hetereosexual females or males couldn't form a commited life partnership.

 

[Guest]

A responsible adult couple should be able to adopt a child whether they are hetero, gay, lesbian, or homeless.

 

[Avery_Chisholm]

why shouldn't they be entitled to the same rights not based on their sexuality should be the question?? I've heard of something in florida where its illegal for any gay male or female to adopt period now I say if there are all these orphan children in the world why not give them to a good home to compitent gay weather it be male or female???

 

[MissTaken]

In NY, gay couples can't adopt. One or the other of the adults adopts the child and the couple raises them together.

I am not sure whether or not there are any case precedents here for child support in the event the couple separates. I don't believe it would be a winnable suit, here , only based on the adoption laws.

Yes, I believe gay couples should be able to adopt. Sexuality and gender has nothing to do with the quality of home or stability that can be provided a child.

 

[Mellon Collie]

Yes, I believe gay couples should be able to adopt. Sexuality and gender has nothing to do with the quality of home or stability that can be provided a child.

I agree with this completely.

 

[paganangel]

A responsible adult couple should be able to adopt a child whether they are hetero, gay, lesbian, or homeless.

i'm sorr, homeless?

 

[Not her husband]

I am firmly against gay adoption

Why are you agenst it?

It seems that most of you didn't even read the qustion.
I am asking when one of the parents is the BIOLOGICAL
MOTHER OR FATHER and their life partner wants to have the same legal rights as the biological parent.


I am not refering to cases where nether one of the parents is the biological parent.


That is a whole nother thread!!!!! lol lol

 

[LukkyKnight]

How do you all feel about this? Do you think the law should be changed?

I know it's good to not break up family units and all that, but if I'm adopting a gay person I think I need to get used to having one, first. If it goes well then I might be willing to go after the partner.

 

[Ezarc]

In NY, gay couples can't adopt. One or the other of the adults adopts the child and the couple raises them together.

I am not sure whether or not there are any case precedents here for child support in the event the couple separates. I don't believe it would be a winnable suit, here , only based on the adoption laws.

Yes, I believe gay couples should be able to adopt. Sexuality and gender has nothing to do with the quality of home or stability that can be provided a child.

When I was living in Buffalo, two of my best friends were gay and trying to adopt. They were part of a federal program that was run through the state. They went through classes and seminars. They have fostered several children and have had some for over a year. Of the people in the program, they were the only gay couple and now about three years later they are the only without getting a child yet.
Peter and Ernie are such good foster parents and love those kids dearly. It is a sad world that won't let those two great men adopt.
Ezarc

 

[MissTaken]

Why are you agenst it?

It seems that most of you didn't even read the qustion.
I am asking when one of the parents is the BIOLOGICAL
MOTHER OR FATHER and their life partner wants to have the same legal rights as the biological parent.


I am not refering to cases where nether one of the parents is the biological parent.


That is a whole nother thread!!!!! lol lol

Hmm I missed that too!
Well, the parent's SO could adopt the child, but it would have to be with the consent of the absent birth parent. (At least, in New York)
In that case, rights and responsibilities are transferred.

I, again, have no problem with that. In fact, I hvae a friend who is living with her female lover and my friend's children are doing great with it. Certainly, much better than when with their dad.

 

[Shadowann2]

Re: Re: Gay couple adoption

I know it's good to not break up family units and all that, but if I'm adopting a gay person I think I need to get used to having one, first. If it goes well then I might be willing to go after the partner.

You are very smart to take it one step at a time!

 

[Bluesboy2]

Shadwann2

What are you doing here? I wasn't done flirting with Not Your Husband!

 

[Shadowann2]

Re: Shadwann2

What are you doing here? I wasn't done flirting with Not Your Husband!

LOL...sorry but he was driving me crazy so I kicked him off! I missed all of you!

 

[Bluesboy2]

Re: Re: Shadwann2

LOL...sorry but he was driving me crazy so I kicked him off! I missed all of you!

Ok, I'll make you a deal. If you give him a kiss for me and slip him some tongue I'll give you back the thread.

 

[Shadowann2]

Re: Re: Re: Shadwann2

Ok, I'll make you a deal. If you give him a kiss for me and slip him some tongue I'll give you back the thread.

Deal! But he doesn't think this is funny for some reason...go figure!

 

[Bluesboy2]

Well here is where I'm coming from...

Deal! But he doesn't think this is funny for some reason...go figure!

I don't want him to feel left out of the flirting.
But is was done in the name of fun. I am not gay nor Bi. I was just playing. But no harm was meant and I'm done now and will play nice. And he can have his thread back now too.

 

[Shadowann2]

Re: Well here is where I'm coming from...

I don't want him to feel left out of the flirting.
But is was done in the name of fun. I am not gay nor Bi. I was just playing. But no harm was meant and I'm done now and will play nice. And he can have his thread back now too.

He says it's ok and he was just cranky...no harm, no foul! And thanks for releasing the thread!

 

[Never]

You can adopt gay couples now?
I'd have never thought it.

 

[paganangel]

Why are you agenst it?

It seems that most of you didn't even read the qustion.
I am asking when one of the parents is the BIOLOGICAL
MOTHER OR FATHER and their life partner wants to have the same legal rights as the biological parent.


I am not refering to cases where nether one of the parents is the biological parent.


That is a whole nother thread!!!!! lol lol

i read it, and understand it. my point holds just the same.

 

[Temptress_1960]

There should be no difference, doesn't matter if the couple is same-sex or hetero.

We have civil unions here. And you know what? Life and marriage has not collapsed from the shock, either.

If the couple has to be married to adopt, then the same-sex couple should be in a civil union.

I don't know what the adoption laws are, but the law should be the same or similar.

 

[deliciously_naughty]

There should be no difference, doesn't matter if the couple is same-sex or hetero.

We have civil unions here. And you know what? Life and marriage has not collapsed from the shock, either.

If the couple has to be married to adopt, then the same-sex couple should be in a civil union.

I don't know what the adoption laws are, but the law should be the same or similar.

here here!