Order of adoption: Entry; denial

1. If the court finds that the best interest of the child warrants the granting of the petition, an order of adoption must be made and filed, ordering that henceforth the child is the child of the petitioners. When determining whether the best interest of the child warrants the granting of a petition, the court shall give strong consideration to the emotional bond between the child and the prospective adoptive parent. A copy of the order must be sent to the Division by the petitioners within 7 days after the order is issued. In the order, the court may change the name of the child, if desired. 2. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, an order of adoption may not be made until 6 months after the placement of child with the petitioners. 3. If the court is not satisfied that the proposed adoption is in the best interest of the child, the court shall deny the petition and custody of the child shall remain with the agency which provides child welfare services. The court shall not deny a petition solely because the petitioner: (a) Is deaf, is blind or has another physical disability; or (b) Is the holder of a valid registry identification card. 4. After a petition for adoption has been granted, there is a presumption that remaining in the home of the adopting parent is in the best interest of the child.