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ES Can same-sex couples adopt children and adolescents in Colombia?
Yes, since 2015 same-sex couples can adopt in Colombia without any restrictions based on their sexual orientation or gender identity. To do so, they must apply as adoptive parents, on equal terms as a heterosexual couple, and follow the procedure established by the Colombian Institute of Family Welfare (Instituto Colombiano de Bienestar Familiar).
What types of adoption exist in Colombia?
The Childhood and Adolescence Code contemplates three types of adoption: Individual adoption is the option given to a person to adopt. Joint adoption is the power granted to single persons in a de facto marital union with an uninterrupted cohabitation of at least two years and spouses. [...]
What are the requirements for adoption?
The general requirements for adoption are: Be fully capable. Be 25 years of age or older. Demonstrate sufficient physical, mental, moral and social suitability to provide a suitable and stable family for a person under 18 years of age. Be at least 15 years older than the person under 18 years of age to be [...].
Can a single LGBTIQ+ person adopt a child?
Yes, the Childhood and Adolescence Code in Article 68 states that unmarried persons can adopt regardless of their sexual orientation. The Court established this in the case of Chandler Burr, a citizen of the United States, who adopted two siblings and the ICBF subsequently attempted to revoke the adoption. Subsequently, it found that the ICBF [...].
Can I adopt my partner's daughter, son or daughter?
Yes, the Code of Childhood and Adolescence, in Article 68, states that the spouse or permanent partner may adopt the child of his or her partner, as long as he or she proves uninterrupted cohabitation of at least two (2) years. In this case, it is not necessary that there be between the minor and the person who is going to adopt him/her [...].
What would the process of adopting a child be like?
The adoption process has two stages: administrative and judicial. The first stage is before the Colombian Institute of Family Welfare -ICBF-, where the documents established by this entity are presented (https://www.icbf.gov.co/programas-y-estrategias/proteccion-2023/adopciones-pruebas) and the rights of the child or adolescent are verified, as well as the fulfilment of the legal requirements. This phase ends with [...]
What can I do if an ICBF official does not want to process my application for adoption because I am an LGBTIQ+ person or couple?
In this case it is important to have the details of the official who dealt with the application, the date and the reasons given for not receiving or processing the application. With this information, a complaint can be filed with the Procuraduría. On the other hand, if the refusal has been given by a resolution, you can [...].
What is the difference between adoption and civil registration of children?
Adoption and the existing figure in Colombia to register the children of same-sex couples with the data of both parents apply to different cases. Adoption: this is the case when a person outside the couple who decided to have a child wishes to be linked as the child's father or mother. [...]
What is the best option for LGBTIQ+ couples: adoption or civil registration?
It is not a question of a better option, but of the cases in which one or the other procedure applies, as it is not possible to replace adoption with another procedure. You can see the differences in the question "What is the difference between the adoption procedure and the child registration procedure?
Is it possible for same-sex couples to apply for recognition of the parenting relationship?
Law 2388 of 2024, which established the possibility of recognising the foster family, allows this link to be established between persons without distinction of sexual orientation or gender identity. According to this law, a foster family is a family in which there have arisen de facto, and by reason of the [...]
