Vermont Statutes
Chapter 3 - General Procedure for Adoption
§ 3-707. Finality of decree

§ 3-707. Finality of decree
Consistent with the best interests of an adoptee, a decree of adoption is a final order for purposes of appeal when it is entered. (Added 1995, No. 161 (Adj. Sess.), § 1.)

Structure Vermont Statutes

Vermont Statutes

Title 15A - Adoption Act

Chapter 3 - General Procedure for Adoption

§ 3-101. Jurisdiction

§ 3-102. Venue

§ 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

§ 3-208. Use of initials

§ 3-301. Standing to petition to adopt

§ 3-302. Time for filing petition

§ 3-303. Caption of petition

§ 3-304. Content of petition

§ 3-305. Required documents

§ 3-401. Service of notice

§ 3-402. Content of notice

§ 3-403. Manner and effect of service

§ 3-404. Investigation and notice to unknown father

§ 3-405. Waiver of notice

§ 3-406. Filing proof of service

§ 3-501. Authorization

§ 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

§ 3-705. Decree of adoption

§ 3-706. Applicability of rules of probate procedure; expeditious hearing of appeals; motion for relief from decree or order; no stay on appeal

§ 3-707. Finality of decree

§ 3-801. Report of adoption to State Registrar of Vital Records

§ 3-802. Issuance of new, amended birth certificate