Perkins v. Howington

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Docket No. Op. Below Argument Opinion Author Term
240960 - - - - March 12, 2026 Russell, Jr. 2026

Holding

A child’s biological mother appeals a decision of the Court of Appeals affirming a circuit court order granting a petition filed by the child’s stepmother seeking to adopt the child without mother’s consent. The lower courts found that mother’s consent was not required pursuant to Code § 63.2-1202(H). The judgment of the Court of Appeals is affirmed.