§5–3A–34.

    (a)    In ruling on a petition for a child’s adoption under this Part III of this subtitle, a court shall consider:

        (1)    all factors necessary to determine the child’s best interests; and

        (2)    the report required under § 5-3A-31 of this subtitle.

    (b)    In ruling on an adoption petition under this Part III of this subtitle, a court may not deny the petition solely because the petitioner is single or unmarried.