In Historic First, Taiwan Court Allows Same-Sex Partner to Adopt Child
While the ruling has offered LGBTQ+ activists hope, advocates say they will still push for equality since the court decision only applies to the couple.
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While the ruling has offered LGBTQ+ activists hope, advocates say they will still push for equality since the court decision only applies to the couple.
The island became the first place in the region to legalize marriage equality in 2019
The island became the first place in the region to legalize marriage equality in 2019
A judge in Taiwan has ruled in favour of a gay man who wants to adopt his husband's non-biological child, in a historic step for LGBT+ rights.
Taipei, Jan. 5 (CNA) A family court in Taiwan has approved an adoption appeal from a partner in a same-sex marriage, allowing him to become an adoptive father of a child originally adopted by his partner before they were married because it was in the best interests of the child.