§ 3-302. Time for filing petition
(a) Unless the court for good cause extends the time for filing, a petition for adoption shall be filed no later than 45 days after a minor is placed with the petitioner for the specific purpose of adoption. This provision does not apply to foster parent, relative, or stepparent adoptions.
(b) If a petition is not filed within 45 days after placement or within any extended period of time approved by the court, any interested person or agency may file an action challenging the prospective adoptive parent’s custody of the minor. (Added 1995, No. 161 (Adj. Sess.), § 1.)
Structure Vermont Statutes
Chapter 3 - General Procedure for Adoption
§ 3-103. Transfer, stay, or dismissal
§ 3-201. Appointment of attorney or guardian ad litem
§ 3-203. Confidentiality of proceedings
§ 3-204. Custody during pendency of proceeding
§ 3-205. Removal of adoptee from State
§ 3-206. Joinder of termination action
§ 3-207. Consolidation and coordination
§ 3-301. Standing to petition to adopt
§ 3-302. Time for filing petition
§ 3-403. Manner and effect of service
§ 3-404. Investigation and notice to unknown father
§ 3-406. Filing proof of service
§ 3-502. Time and content of petition
§ 3-503. Service of petition and notice
§ 3-504. Grounds for terminating relationship of parent and child
§ 3-505. Effect of order granting petition
§ 3-506. Effect of order denying petition
§ 3-601. Evaluation during proceeding for adoption
§ 3-602. Content of post placement evaluation
§ 3-603. Time and filing of evaluation
§ 3-701. Time for hearing on petition
§ 3-702. Disclosure of fees and charges
§ 3-703. Granting petition for adoption
§ 3-704. Denial of petition for adoption
§ 3-801. Report of adoption to State Registrar of Vital Records