📝 Understanding Adoption Disputes in Virginia Adoption disputes occur when biological parents, adoptive parents, or other legal guardians contest an adoptions validity or process. In Virginia, strict laws govern adoption proceedings to protect all parties involved, especially the childs best interests. If you believe your parental rights have been violated or improperly terminated, filing an adoption dispute claim is crucial. 🔍 Know Your Legal Rights as a Parent Before filing an adoption dispute claim, its important to understand your rights: ✔️ Parental Consent Laws: In Virginia, biological parents must consent to an adoption unless their rights have been legally terminated. ✔️ Revocation of Consent: A parent who consents to an adoption has up to seven days to revoke consent. If signed before a judge, revocation may not be possible unless coercion or fraud is proven. ✔️ Legal Grounds for Contesting an Adoption: You can challenge an adoption under the following circumstances: ...
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