Virgin Islands Consent to Adoption Law
Consent to Adoption
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Virgin Islands
Who May AdoptStatute:
Tit. 16 § 142(a)
The parents or surviving parent.
The guardian or next of kin in the Virgin Islands.
A guardian ad litem appointed by the court.
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Age When Consent of Adoptee is Considered or Required
Statute:
Tit. 16 § 144
A child 14 years or older must consent to the adoption.
When Parental Consent is not Needed
Statute:
Tit. 16 § 142(b)
The parent:
Is insane or imprisoned for more than 2 years.
Has deserted and neglected to provide for the child.
Is found to be an unfit parent.
When Consent Can Be Executed
Statute:
Not addressed in statutes reviewed.
How Consent Must Be Executed
Statute:
Tit. 16 § 142(a)
Consent must be in writing.
Revocation of Consent
Statute:
Not addressed in statutes reviewed.
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