Vermont S0013 amends adoption proceedings to allow courts to consider parental support payments when deciding if termination of parental rights is in.

Vermont S0013 modifies the criteria for terminating parental rights in adoption proceedings. The bill reinstates the consideration of whether a parent has made reasonable and consistent payments to support the child, in line with their financial means, when determining if termination is in the child's best interest. It also considers the parent's failure to regularly communicate or visit with the child, and their ability and willingness to assume custody when the child was not in the physical custody of the other parent.

Vermont S0013 amends adoption proceedings to allow courts to consider parental support payments when deciding if termination of parental rights is in.

Vermont S0013 modifies the criteria for terminating parental rights in adoption proceedings. The bill reinstates the consideration of whether a parent has made reasonable and consistent payments to support the child, in line with their financial means, when determining if termination is in the child's best interest. It also considers the parent's failure to regularly communicate or visit with the child, and their ability and willingness to assume custody when the child was not in the physical custody of the other parent.