Topic: Virginia

Virginia groups may sue over state adoption decision

Reuters US Online Report Domestic News - 68 days ago
PORTSMOUTH, Va (Reuters) - Virginia groups opposed to discriminating against would-be adoptive and foster parents based on factors including sexuality and religion said on Thursday they may sue after a state board's decision.New regulations -- approved 5-1 at a Virginia Board of ...
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Grandparent Parental Rights After Adoption in Viginia

eHow - 544 days ago
Types of Adoptions Virginia recognizes seven types of adoption. Grandparent Rights According to Virginia law, when the biological parents terminate their right to a child, the grandparent's visitation rights are also terminated.

Virginia State Adoption Laws

eHow - 667 days ago
The State of Virginia has two types of adoptions, public (agency) and private (non-agency). Authority to Place Children in Virginia Law According to the Virginia General Assembly Legislative Information System, authority to place a child for adoption is given to licensing adoption ...