Art. 1283.14 Final decree; notice; standard

When a judge finalizes an adoption, the judge has to tell the people involved about a specific state law, R.S. 14:46.4. This law deals with the crime of interfering with custody, and the parties need to know how it applies to them after the adoption is finalized.

Before making a final decision, the judge will look at all the information available about the adoption. This can include reports, testimony, and anything else relevant to the child's situation. After reviewing everything, the judge can either approve the adoption by issuing a final decree or deny it. The most important factor in this decision is always what is best for the child, not what the adults involved may want.