2006 Code of Virginia § 63.2-1224 - Counseling of birth parents required

63.2-1224. Counseling of birth parents required.

Prior to the placement of a child for adoption, the licensed child-placingagency or local board having custody of the child shall counsel the birthmother or, if reasonably available, both birth parents, concerning thedisposition of their child.

(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.)