§ 1-108. Recognition of adoption decree in another jurisdiction
A decree or order of adoption issued by a court of any other state which is entitled to full faith and credit in this State, or a decree or order of adoption entered by a court or administrative entity in another country acting pursuant to that country’s law or to any convention or treaty on intercountry adoption which the United States has ratified, has the same effect as a decree or order of adoption issued by a court of this State. The rights and obligations of the parties as to matters within the jurisdiction of this state shall be determined as though the decree or order were issued by a court of this State. (Added 1995, No. 161 (Adj. Sess.), § 1.)
Structure Vermont Statutes
Chapter 1 - General Provisions
§ 1-102. Who may adopt or be adopted
§ 1-103. Name of adoptee after adoption
§ 1-104. Legal relationship between adoptee and adoptive parent after adoption
§ 1-105. Legal relationship between adoptee and former parent after adoption
§ 1-106. Other rights of adoptee
§ 1-107. Proceedings subject to Indian Child Welfare Act
§ 1-108. Recognition of adoption decree in another jurisdiction
§ 1-109. Termination of orders and agreements for visitation or communication upon adoption
§ 1-110. Notice of intent to retain parental rights
§ 1-111. Mental health and educational services