In making its determination under section 1 of this chapter, the court shall consider any relevant evidence, including the following:(1) A recommendation made by a licensed child placing agency sponsoring the adoption.(2) A recommendation made by the adopted child's court appointed special advocate or guardian ad litem.(3) A recommendation made by the local office or other agency that prepared a report of its investigation and its recommendation as to the advisability of the adoption under IC 31-19-8-5.(4) Wishes expressed by the adopted child or adoptive parents.As added by P.L.196-1997, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.128-2012, SEC.58.
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