15A V.S.A. § 3-505: Effect of order granting petition

(a) An order issued under this part granting the petition:

(1) terminates the relationship of parent and child between the respondent and the minor;

(2) extinguishes any right the respondent had to withhold consent to a proposed adoption of the minor or to further notice of a proceeding for adoption; and

(3) is a final order for purposes of appeal.

(b) An order issued under this part granting the petition shall not terminate an obligation for arrearages of child support.