Stepparent and Confirmatory Adoption
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This is Article 4 of the Code of Virginia, titled “Stepparent and Confirmatory Adoption.” It is part of Chapter 12 “Adoption”, which is part of Subtitle III “Social Services Programs”, which is part of Title 63.2 “Welfare (Social Services)”. It contains 2 laws.
It’s comprised of the following 2 sections.
| § 63.2-1241 | Adoption of child by spouse of birth or adoptive parent or other person with legitimate interest |
| § 63.2-1242 | Investigation and report at discretion of circuit court |