31-35-6-1. Disposition Upon Termination of Parent-Child Relationship; Review
Sec. 1. (a) If the juvenile or probate court terminates the parent-child relationship, the court may: (1) refer the matter to the court having probate jurisdiction for adoption proceedings; or (2) order any dispositional alternative specified by IC 31-34-20-1 or IC 31-37-19-1. (b) If the juvenile court refers the matter to the court having probate […]
31-35-6-2. Referral for Adoption; Duties of Guardian Ad Litem or Court Appointed Special Advocate
Sec. 2. If the juvenile or probate court terminates the parent-child relationship and refers the matter to the court having probate jurisdiction for adoption proceedings, the guardian ad litem or court appointed special advocate shall do the following: (1) Provide the county department with information regarding the best interests of the child. (2) Review the […]
31-35-6-3. Referral for Adoption; Effect of Appeal of Decision Terminating Parent-Child Relationship
Sec. 3. An appeal of a court’s decision regarding the termination of the parent-child relationship does not prevent the court in the court’s discretion from referring the matter for adoption proceedings while the appeal is pending. [Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-5-5(c).] As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.18.
31-35-6-4. Rights, Privileges, and Obligations of Parent and Child Upon Termination of Relationship
Sec. 4. (a) If the juvenile or probate court terminates the parent-child relationship: (1) all rights, powers, privileges, immunities, duties, and obligations, including any rights to custody, control, parenting time, or support, pertaining to the relationship, are permanently terminated; and (2) the parent’s consent to the child’s adoption is not required. (b) Any support obligations […]