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=== 3. Adoption by the Child’s Blood Relatives or Stepparents === | === 3. Adoption by the Child’s Blood Relatives or Stepparents === | ||
The Director of Adoption does not need to be notified or make a report where one adult may apply to the court to become a parent of a child jointly with another parent, | The Director of Adoption does not need to be notified or make a report where one adult may apply to the court to become a parent of a child jointly with another parent, nor where a blood relative of achild applies to adopt the child. | ||
In the case of stepparent and blood relative adoptions, the application may not be made until the child has lived with, and been in the custody of, the applicant for at least six months prior to the application, except by order of the court. The court may still order a report from the Director. Wherea report from the Director is not necessary, the material filed in support of the application should inform the court: | In the case of stepparent and blood relative adoptions, the application may not be made until the child has lived with, and been in the custody of, the applicant for at least six months prior to the application, except by order of the court. The court may still order a report from the Director. Wherea report from the Director is not necessary, the material filed in support of the application should inform the court: | ||
*in whose care the child has been | *in whose care the child has been since birth; | ||
* | *whether the parents have consented or proper reasons for the omission of such consent; | ||
*how long the applicants have been married; | *how long the applicants have been married; | ||
*the ages and occupations of the applicants; | *the ages and occupations of the applicants; | ||
*whether | *whether either of the applicants have any other children living with them; | ||
*that the applicants | *that the applicants are able to bring up, maintain and educate the child; and | ||
*any unusual circumstances relevant to the application. | *any unusual circumstances relevant to the application. | ||
