Sec. 1. At the time an adoption decree is entered, the court entering the decree may order the adoptive parents to provide specific postadoption contact for an adopted child who is at least two (2) years of age with a pre-adoptive sibling if: (1) the court determines that the postadoption contact would serve the best […]
Sec. 2. In making its determination under section 1 of this chapter, the court shall consider any relevant evidence, including the following: (1) A recommendation made by a licensed child placing agency sponsoring the adoption. (2) A recommendation made by the adopted child’s court appointed special advocate or guardian ad litem. (3) A recommendation made […]
Sec. 3. If postadoption contact is ordered under this chapter, the adoption is irrevocable even if the adoptive parents do not abide by the postadoption contact order. As added by P.L.196-1997, SEC.11.
Sec. 4. The following persons may file a petition requesting that the court vacate or modify a postadoption contact order with a pre-adoptive sibling or to compel an adoptive parent to comply with the postadoption contact order: (1) A pre-adoptive sibling by: (A) next friend; or (B) guardian ad litem or court appointed special advocate. […]
Sec. 5. The court may vacate or modify a postadoption contact order entered under this chapter at any time after the adoption if the court determines, after a hearing, that it is in the best interests of the adopted child. Before hearing the petition to: (1) vacate or modify; or (2) compel compliance with; the […]
Sec. 6. The provisions regarding the representation, duties, and appointment of a guardian ad litem or court appointed special advocate by a juvenile court described under IC 31-32-3 apply to postadoption contact proceedings under this chapter. As added by P.L.196-1997, SEC.11.
Sec. 7. The court may not: (1) award monetary damages; or (2) revoke an adoption decree; if the court finds that a postadoption contact order entered under this chapter has been violated. As added by P.L.196-1997, SEC.11.
