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Who Can Adopt from Burundi
Source: flickr.com.
In addition to U.S. requirements, Burundi obliges prospective adoptive parents to meet the following requirements to adopt a child from Burundii:
Residency
There is no residency requirement in Burundian adoption law.
Age of Adopting Parents
Prospective adoptive parents must be at least age 30. The minimum age does not apply when adopting the child of a spouse. Prospective adoptive parents must be at least 15 years older than the prospective adoptee(s). Age requirements may be waived by the local High County Court (Tribunal de Grand Instance) with jurisdiction over the adoption.
Marriage
Spouses may apply for adoption after being married for a minimum of five years. Spouses should not be separated, and both must give consent unless one is incapable of giving consent. Although Burundian adoption law is silent on the issue of same-sex couples and adoption, in practice, singles and unmarried partners are not allowed to adopt.
Income
Prospective adoptive parents must demonstrate sufficient material resources for adoption and support of the children.
Other
The presence of biological children in the home does not prevent prospective adoptive parents from adopting.
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