Is a civil union recognized for adoption purposes?

Yes, civil union is recognized for adoption purposes in West Virginia. According to West Virginia Code § 48-3-203, a “party to a civil union” may apply to an adoption agency for the adoption of a minor child. This means that, even if the couple is not married, they may apply to adopt a minor child. Furthermore, according to West Virginia Code § 48-3-203, if the couple in the civil union are the child’s biological parents, the adoption must be approved. This is the same as if a married couple were the child’s biological parents - the adoption would still have to be approved. However, even if the couple in the civil union are not the minor child’s biological parents, they still may be eligible to adopt the child. In this case, the adoption agency would have to decide if the couple is suitable to become the adoptive parents. The agency would take into consideration the couple’s prior history, their financial security and other factors. If the agency agrees that the couple is suitable to adopt, then the civil union will be recognized and the adoption may occur. So, in short, the answer is yes, a civil union is recognized for adoption purposes in West Virginia.

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