§ 3-704. Denial of petition for adoption
If a court denies a petition for adoption, it shall dismiss the proceeding and issue an appropriate order for the legal and physical custody of the minor. If the reason for the denial is that a consent or relinquishment is revoked or set aside pursuant to section 2-408 or 2-409 of this title, the court shall determine the minor’s custody according to the criteria stated in those sections. If the petition for adoption is denied for any other reason, the court shall determine the minor’s custody according to the best interests 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