574. The court, where called upon to recognize an adoption judgment rendered outside Québec, ascertains that the rules respecting consent to adoption and eligibility for adoption have been observed.
Where the adoption judgment has been rendered outside Québec under an agreement entered into by virtue of the Youth Protection Act, the court also verifies that the procedure followed is as provided in the agreement.
Even if the adopter has not complied with the provisions of articles 563 and 564, recognition may be granted for serious reasons and if the interest of the child demands it. However, the application shall be accompanied with a psychosocial assessment.