Child and Juvenile Welfare and Rights Protection Act Article 18

If parents have differing opinions on the adoption of a child or juvenile, or if one parent's whereabouts are unknown, one parent may still apply to the court for approval. If the court investigates and finds that the adoption is in the best interests of the child or juvenile, it shall approve it.When the court approves or rejects an application for child and juvenile adoption, it shall notify the special municipality or county (city) competent authority in writing. The special municipality or county (city) competent authority shall conduct necessary visits or other dispositions and make a record.