Cite as: 10 CNCA § 60.14

If the child is related by blood to one of the petitioners, or is a stepchild of the petitioner, or the Court finds that the best interests of the child will be furthered thereby, the Court, after examination of the report required in 10 CNCA § 60.13, in its discretion, may waive the entry of an interlocutory decree and the waiting period of six (6) months provided in 10 CNCA § 60.15 and grant a final decree of adoption, if satisfied that the adoption is for the best interests of the child.