§ 63.2-1241. Adoption of child by spouse of birth or adoptive parent or other person with legitimate interest

A. In cases in which the spouse of a birth parent or parent by adoption or a person with a legitimate interest who is not the birth parent of a child wishes to adopt the child, the birth parent or parent by adoption and such parent’s spouse or other person with a legitimate interest may […]

§ 63.2-1242. Investigation and report at discretion of circuit court

For adoptions under this article, an investigation and report shall be undertaken only if the circuit court in its discretion determines that there should be an investigation before a final order of adoption is entered. If the circuit court makes such a determination, it shall refer the matter to the local director for an investigation […]