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    Feb 7, 2009, 05:27 PM
    Wanting to adopt
    Does one have to be married to adopt a child?
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    Feb 7, 2009, 05:28 PM

    No, but it helps. In some places it may be a requirement
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    Feb 7, 2009, 06:12 PM

    Adoption is a state law issue in the US. So each state has its own rules and laws. Some still require marriage while others may accept a long term relationship.
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