§ 5-3A-34. Considerations.

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   (a) In general. -- In ruling on a petition for a child's adoption under this Part III of this subtitle, a court shall consider:

   (1) all factors necessary to determine the child's best interests; and

   (2) the report required under § 5-3A-31 of this subtitle.

(b) Marriage. -- In ruling on an adoption petition under this Part III of this subtitle, a court may not deny the petition solely because the petitioner is single or unmarried.

HISTORY: 2006, ch. 365, § 2.

                    
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