KRS 199.550: Disposition of child if adoption not adjudged.

If for any reason whatsoever a petition for adoption of a minor child be dismissed or the

judgment of adoption annulled, the following disposition shall be made of the child:

(1) If the child is, or was, prior to the filing of the petition, in the care, c ustody, and

control of the cabinet, individual, institution, or agency, then the child shall be

returned to the custody of the cabinet or such individual, institution, or agency;

(2) Otherwise the court shall certify the case to the juvenile session of the District Court

of the county where the adoption proceeding is pending for appropriate action and

disposition. Said District Court shall advise the cabinet of the pendency of such

action.