# The Adoption Agencies (Scotland) Regulations 1996, Paragraph 8


If there is only one proposed adopter, whether that person is married; if so why the spouse does not join in the application, and in particular whether the spouse:–
(a) cannot be found;
(b) is separated and living apart, and the separation is likely to be permanent; or
(c) by reason of physical or mental ill-health is incapable of joining in the application.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/3266/schedule/2/part/IV/paragraph/8 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/adoption-agencies-scotland-regulations-1996/schedule-2/part-IV/paragraph-8
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