§ 4-103. Consent to adoption
Unless consent is not required under section 2-402 of this title, a petition to adopt a minor stepchild may be granted only if consent to the adoption has been executed by a stepchild who has attained 14 years of age and:
(1) the minor’s parents as described in subsection 2-401(a) of this title;
(2) the minor’s guardian if expressly authorized by a court to consent to the minor’s adoption; or
(3) an agency that placed the minor for adoption by the stepparent. (Added 1995, No. 161 (Adj. Sess.), § 1.)
Structure Vermont Statutes
Chapter 4 - Adoption of Minor Stepchild by Stepparent
§ 4-101. Standing to adopt minor stepchild
§ 4-102. Legal consequences of adoption of stepchild
§ 4-104. Content of consent by stepparent’s spouse
§ 4-105. Content of consent by minor’s other parent
§ 4-106. Content of consent by other persons
§ 4-109. Notice of pendency of proceeding
§ 4-110. Evaluation of stepparent
§ 4-111. Dispositional hearing: decree of adoption
§ 4-112. Visitation agreement and order
§ 4-113. Other provisions applicable to adoption of stepchild