§ 2737. Modification of agreement.
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§ 2737. Modification of agreement.
(a)General rule.-- Only the adoptive parent or a child who is 12 years of age or older may seek to modify an agreement by filing an action in the court that finalized the adoption.
(b)Standard for modification.-- Before the court may enter an order modifying the agreement, it must find by clear and convincing evidence that modification serves the needs, welfare and best interest of the child.
23c2737v
Cross References. Section 2737 is referred to in sections 2741, 2742 of this title.
23c2738s