Pub. L. 88-241, pt. II, tit. 16, ch. 3, sec. 16–308
Investigations when prospective adoptee is adult or petitioner is spouse of natural parent
§ 16–308. Investigations when prospective adoptee is adult or petitioner is spouse of natural parent The court may dispense with the investigation, report, and interlocutory decree provided for by this chapter when: (1) the prospective adoptee is an adult; or (2) the petitioner is a spouse of the natural parent of the prospective adoptee and the natural parent consents to the adoption or joins in the petition for adoption.