Code of Virginia § 63.2-1224. Explanation of process, legal effects of adoption required.
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Prior to the placement of a child for adoption, the licensed child-placing agency or local board having custody of the child shall provide an explanation of the adoption process to the birth mother and, if reasonably available, the man who is an acknowledged father pursuant to § 20-49.1 , an adjudicated father pursuant to § 20-49.8 , a presumed father pursuant to § 63.2-1202 , or a putative father who has registered with the Virginia Birth Father Registry pursuant to Article 7 (§ 63.2-1249 et seq.) of this chapter.
1989, c. 647, § 63.1-220.2; 1990, c. 202; 1991, c. 364; 1995, cc. 772 , 826 ; 1999, c. 1028 ; 2000, c. 830 , § 63.1-219.31; 2002, c. 747 ; 2010, c. 855 ; 2017, c. 200 .