Same-sex couples consider suing over adoption policy

MisconductBy Gary Grado | Arizona Capitol Times

Same-sex couples are likely to sue Maricopa County Attorney Bill Montgomery, and attorneys who work for him could face professional misconduct allegations for his refusal to provide gays with mandated adoption services.

Montgomery tried to get out of the adoption business by pushing HB2296, which would have eliminated the requirement for county attorneys to represent adoptive parents in uncontested adoptions and provided discretion over whether to provide the free service.

But Gov. Doug Ducey vetoed the measure April 13. The requirement has been in place since 1970.

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