Those of you that know alot about laws in Virginia...?

What are some adoption laws in VA? i'm trying to do as much research as I can. Thanks!

Here are some common Q&As

Can non-residents adopt?

Yes, if the birth parents are Virginia residents.
Is independent (non-agency) adoption legal in Virginia?

Yes.

Is advertising permitted?

Yes.

Can a paid intermediary such as an attorney locate a child for the adoptive parent?

No

What expenses can be paid?

Legal fees and medical expenses food, lodging, and maternity clothes

Is a pre-placement home study required?

Yes

Are the adoptive parents required to disclose their identities to the birth parents?

No.

Can a birth parent sign a consent prior to the birth?

A birth mother cannot sign before the birth, but a birth father can if he is not married to the birth mother.

How long must a birth mother wait after the birth before signing a consent?

3 days.

Where does a birth parent sign the consent?

In court
When does a consent become irrevocable?

Once 10 days from the child's birth have elapsed.

Do adoptive parents normally receive the child directly from the hospital?

Yes.

What is required to facilitate the child's discharge from the hospital?

Depends on individual hospital policy.

When can the adoption be finalized?

Usually takes at least 6 to 8 months.

Is it a requirement that a separate attorney represent the birth parents?

No

Are any extra steps required when the child is born in a state other than the one in which the adoptive parents reside?

Yes

You can sby looking at the link below.

You will need to comply with the laws of both states. In addition, there is a thing called the Interstate Compact on Adoptions that regulates adoptions between states.

You will need to comply with those requirements, too. You will need a lawyer in each state.