ADOPTION ACT 2009 - SECT 204
Application by step-parent
ADOPTION ACT 2009 - SECT 204
Application by step-parent
(1) This section applies if a person (the
"step-parent" )— (a) has made an application under part 5 , division 1 ; and
(b) has been assessed as suitable under part 6 ; and
(c) has received, from
the chief executive, a suitability report for the proposed adoption.
(2) The
step-parent may apply to the Childrens Court for a final adoption order for
the adoption of the child by the step-parent.
(3) The application must be
made jointly with the step-parent’s spouse.
(4) The application must be
made within 1 year after the day the suitability report was given to the
step-parent.