CHC 1284.3     

Art. 1284.3.  Final decree; notice; standard

A.  The court, as a part of the final decree, shall provide notice of the provisions of R.S. 14:46.4 to the parties.

B.  The court, after taking into consideration all documents filed concerning the adoption, may enter a final decree of adoption, or it may deny recognition of the adoption. Recognition may be refused only if the adoption is manifestly contrary to public policy, taking into account the best interests of the child.

Acts 2013, No. 86, §1; Acts 2014, No. 721, §1.