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.