Can I adopt if I am in the military?

Yes, you can adopt if you are in the military. In Indiana, the law permits any individual or couple, including military personnel, to adopt a child. This includes same sex couples. Those seeking to adopt must go through the same process that all adoptive families in Indiana go through. All individuals must meet Indiana’s adoption requirements such as undergoing a home study and completing fingerprinting and background checks. Additionally, any deploying active-duty service member must provide written consent for their spouse or partner to proceed with an adoption and must be fully informed throughout the adoption process. If the active-duty service member is unable to provide written consent due to deployment, they may permit their spouse or partner to proceed with an adoption without their written consent. In general, the process of adopting a child in Indiana can be lengthy with many different steps involved, but it is possible to adopt while serving in the military. If you are considering adoption in Indiana while in the military, it is important to speak to an experienced adoption law attorney in order to understand and navigate the process.

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