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(a) Findings. At the conclusion of the hearing, the court shall enter findings of fact concerning:
(1) whether the required consents were filed or excused;
(2) whether a report of petitioner's expenditures was required, and if so, whether the report was accepted by the court;
(3) whether all appropriate notices were timely given;
(4) if the adoption was of a minor, whether the required residence of the minor with petitioner exists;
(5) whether a home study was required, and if so, whether the home study was accepted by the court;
(6) whether the adoption is in the best interests of the minor; and
(7) whether visitation rights are being allowed under AS 25.23.130(c).
The court's findings also must include a description and an estimate of value of any property of the person to be adopted.
(b) Additional Finding for Indian Children. In the case of an Indian child, the court must enter additional findings regarding:
(1) whether any additional notices required in Rule 10(e) were timely given;
(2) whether the parent's consent was voluntary and in compliance with 25 U.S.C. Section 1913; and
(3) whether the placement complies with the preferences set out in 25 U.S.C. Section 1915 or good cause exists for deviation from the placement preferences.
(SCO 972 effective January 15, 1990; amended by SCO 1276 effective July 15, 1997)
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