§ 5-3A-34
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§5–3A–34.
(a)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)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.