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Who Can Adopt from Cote d'Ivoire
Source: Wikipedia.org.
In addition to U.S. immigration requirements, you must also meet the following requirements in order to adopt a child from Côte d’Ivoire:
Residency
The adoption law requires a mandatory home study and a six-month integration period. In some past instances, however, the Court of Justice has waived the requirement or reduced the length of time provided that the adoptive parent(s) prove that they have seen and have been supporting the adoptive child.
Age of Adopting Parents
The prospective adoptive parent(s) must be more than thirty years old and must be at least 15 years older than the adoptive child.
Marriage
A prospective adoptive couple must be married for at least five years, and both individuals must consent to the adoption. Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) individuals and same-sex couples are not eligible to adopt.
Income
Income requirements are not specifically addressed in the adoption law. The law states that “the adoption is not possible unless there are clear and convincing reasons and if it will confer advantages to the adopted child.” That is, the adoption should be beneficial for the child at all levels. The judge will, therefore, verify whether the adoptive parent(s) are financially capable to provide good care for the child. In addition, in order to be eligible to adopt adoptive parent(s) must include in their application, addressed to the Direction de la Protection Sociale (Department of Social Welfare), any proof of income whether they are employed or self-employed.
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