Va. Code § 63.2-1235

Current with changes from the 2024 legislative session through ch. 845

Section 63.2-1235 - Adoptive home not in child's best interests

If the juvenile and domestic relations district court determines from the information provided to it that placement in the prospective adoptive home will be contrary to the best interests of the child, it shall so inform the birth parents. If the birth parents choose not to retain custody of the child nor to designate other prospective adoptive parents, or if the birth parents' whereabouts are not reasonably ascertainable, the juvenile and domestic relations district court shall determine custody of the child.

1989, c. 647, § 63.1-220.3; 1991, cc. 364, 602; 1992, c. 125; 1993, cc. 338, 553; 1995, cc. 772, 826; 1999, c. 1028; 2000, c. 830, § 63.1-219.42; 2002, c. 747.

Amended by Acts 2002, § c. 747.

Amended by Acts 2000, § c. 830, § 63.1-219.42.

Amended by Acts 1999, § c. 1028.

Amended by Acts 1995, § cc. 772, 826.

Amended by Acts 1993, § cc. 338, 553.

Amended by Acts 1992, § c. 125.

Amended by Acts 1991, § cc. 364, 602.

Amended by Acts 1989, § c. 647, § 63.1-220.3.