§ 3-505. Effect of order granting petition
(a) An order issued under this part granting the petition:
(1) terminates the relationship of parent and child between the respondent and the minor;
(2) extinguishes any right the respondent had to withhold consent to a proposed adoption of the minor or to further notice of a proceeding for adoption; and
(3) is a final order for purposes of appeal.
(b) An order issued under this part granting the petition shall not terminate an obligation for arrearages of child support. (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