§ 78B-6-132. Children in the custody of the Division of Child and Family Services -- Consideration of child's relationship with foster parents who petition for adoption.

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In assessing the best interest of a child in the custody of the Division of Child and Family Services whose foster parents have petitioned for adoption, the court shall give special consideration to the relationship of the child with his foster parents, if the child has been in that home for a period of six months or longer.

(2)	Nothing in this section shall be construed as requiring an adoption that would be contrary to the public policy of placing an adoptable child with a married couple whenever possible.

Amended by Chapter 281, 2012 General Session

                    
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