A home study and a background check would be performed on the potential adoptive parent. A hearing will be held to determine whether or not the mother's permission is necessary. There will be a final hearing to establish if the adoption is in the best interests of the kid. One spouse is more eager to advance up the therapy ladder than the other. Let's be honest: we all know couples who face this dilemma when they want to start a family without the challenges of infertility or adoption.