15A V.S.A. § 204
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§ 3-204. Custody during pendency of proceeding
Official statutory text
In order to protect the welfare of the minor, the court shall make an interim order for custody of a minor adoptee according to the best interests of the minor in a contested proceeding under this title for adoption or termination of a parental relationship and may make an interim order for custody in an uncontested proceeding.
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