1

An adoption order shall not be made on the application of more than one person except in the circumstances specified in subsections (1A) and (1B).

1A

An adoption order may be made on the application of a married couple where both the husband and the wife have attained the age of 21 years.

1B

An adoption order may be made on the application of a married couple where—

a

the husband or the wife—

i

is the father or mother of the child; and

ii

has attained the age of 18 years:

and

b

his or her spouse has attained the age of 21 years.