2006 Code of Virginia § 63.2-1231 - Home study; simultaneous meeting required; exception

63.2-1231. Home study; simultaneous meeting required; exception.

Prior to the consent hearing in the juvenile and domestic relations districtcourt, a home study of the adoptive parent(s) shall be completed by alicensed or duly authorized child-placing agency in accordance withregulations adopted by the Board. The home study shall make inquiry as to (i)whether the prospective adoptive parents are financially able, morallysuitable, and in satisfactory physical and mental health to enable them tocare for the child; (ii) the physical and mental condition of the child, ifknown; (iii) the circumstances under which the child came to live, or will beliving, in the home of the prospective adoptive family, as applicable; (iv)what fees have been paid by the prospective adoptive family or in theirbehalf in the placement and adoption of the child; (v) whether therequirements of subdivisions A 1, A 2, A 3 and A 5 of 63.2-1232 have beenmet; and (vi) any other matters specified by the circuit court. In the courseof the home study, the agency social worker shall meet at least once with thebirth parent(s) and prospective adoptive parents simultaneously.

(1989, c. 647, 63.1-220.3; 1991, cc. 364, 602; 1992, c. 125; 1993, cc. 338,553; 1995, cc. 772, 826; 1999, c. 1028; 2000, c. 830, 63.1-219.38; 2002, c.747; 2006, cc. 825, 848.)