Virginia § 63.2-1242.3 Close relative placement; child in home for two years or more

Virginia Statutes

§ 63.2-1242.3 — Close relative placement; child in home for two years or more

Virginia § 63.2-1242.3

JurisdictionVirginia

Title 63.2Welfare (Social Services)

Subtitle IIISocial Services Programs

Ch. 12Adoption

Art. 4.1CLOSE RELATIVE ADOPTION

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Va. Code Ann. § 63.2-1242.3 (2026).

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When the child has continuously resided in the home or has been in the continuous physical custody of the prospective adoptive parent(s) who is a close relative for two or more years, the parental placement provisions of this chapter shall not apply and the adoption proceeding shall commence in the circuit court. For adoptions under this section:

1.An order of reference, an investigation and a report shall not be made unless the circuit court in its discretion shall require an investigation and report to be made.

2.The circuit court may omit the probationary period and the interlocutory order and enter a final order of adoption when the court is of the opinion that the entry of an order would otherwise be proper.

3.If the circuit court determines the need for an investigation, it sh

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When the child has continuously resided in the home or has been in the continuous physical custody of the prospective adoptive parent(s) who is a close relative for two or more years, the parental placement provisions of this chapter shall not apply and the adoption proceeding shall commence in the circuit court.

For adoptions under this section:

1. An order of reference, an investigation and a report shall not be made unless the circuit court in its discretion shall require an investigation and report to be made.

2. The circuit court may omit the probationary period and the interlocutory order and enter a final order of adoption when the court is of the opinion that the entry of an order would otherwise be proper.

3. If the circuit court determines the need for an investigation, it shall refer the matter to the local director of the department of social services for an investigation and report, which shall be completed in such time as the circuit court designates.

4. The circuit court may waive appointment of a guardian ad litem for the child.