§ 15-7-14 - Decree of adoption. - Rhode-island Statutes

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SECTION 15-7-14

§ 15-7-14 Decree of adoption. – If, after investigation and upon a hearing, the court is satisfied as to theidentity and relations of the persons, and that the petitioner or petitionersare of sufficient ability to bring up the child and furnish suitable nurtureand education, having reference to the degree and condition of the child'sparents, and that it is fit and proper that the adoption should take effect, adecree shall be made setting forth the facts and ordering that from the date ofdecree the child shall, to all legal intents and purposes, be the child of thepetitioner or petitioners.

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SECTION 15-7-14

§ 15-7-14 Decree of adoption. – If, after investigation and upon a hearing, the court is satisfied as to theidentity and relations of the persons, and that the petitioner or petitionersare of sufficient ability to bring up the child and furnish suitable nurtureand education, having reference to the degree and condition of the child'sparents, and that it is fit and proper that the adoption should take effect, adecree shall be made setting forth the facts and ordering that from the date ofdecree the child shall, to all legal intents and purposes, be the child of thepetitioner or petitioners.

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SECTION 15-7-14

§ 15-7-14 Decree of adoption. – If, after investigation and upon a hearing, the court is satisfied as to theidentity and relations of the persons, and that the petitioner or petitionersare of sufficient ability to bring up the child and furnish suitable nurtureand education, having reference to the degree and condition of the child'sparents, and that it is fit and proper that the adoption should take effect, adecree shall be made setting forth the facts and ordering that from the date ofdecree the child shall, to all legal intents and purposes, be the child of thepetitioner or petitioners.