Can I adopt a child if I’m not married?

Yes, you can adopt a child in Oklahoma even if you are not married. According to Oklahoma Adoption Law, “Anyone age 21 or older may adopt” regardless of marital status. This means that both married and unmarried people can adopt a child in Oklahoma. Single parent adoption is legal in Oklahoma, and unmarried individuals can complete the adoption process by themselves, although it can be more of a challenge than if two parents were to complete the adoption. Prospective single parents must satisfy the same requirements as couples, including background checks, application fees, interviews, and home visits conducted by the adoption agency. Furthermore, some adoption agencies prefer to place children with married couples, so single parents may have to wait longer for a match. The Oklahoma Adoption Act further states that potential adoptive parents must have “the ability to provide essential food, clothing, shelter, medical care, and other required care” for the child, regardless of marital status. Single un-married potential parents must meet the same financial and legal stipulations as married couples in order to be approved to adopt. In conclusion, unmarried individuals in Oklahoma are allowed to adopt a child if they are able to meet all the necessary requirements. Adoption is a wonderful way to provide a child with a loving, stable home, and Oklahoma law recognizes that a single parent can provide just that.

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