Sec. 1. (a) Whenever the court has heard the evidence and finds that: (1) the adoption requested is in the best interest of the child; (2) the petitioner or petitioners for adoption are of sufficient ability to rear the child and furnish suitable support and education; (3) the report of the investigation and recommendation under […]
Sec. 1.1. (a) As used in this section, “disability” has the meaning set forth in 42 U.S.C. 12102. (b) A court, in determining whether to grant a petition for adoption: (1) shall not discriminate against; and (2) shall take into consideration the provision of reasonable accommodations to; a petitioner who is a person with a […]
Sec. 2. If the child is a ward of: (1) a guardian; (2) an agency; or (3) the department; the court shall provide for the custody of the child in the adoption decree. [Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-3-1-8(b).] As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.146-2008, SEC.560.
Sec. 3. (a) If the petition for adoption contained a request for financial assistance, the court shall refer the petitioner to the department to complete and submit to the department the Indiana Adoption Program application for a determination of eligibility for: (1) adoption assistance under 42 U.S.C. 673, including applicable federal and state regulations; or […]
Sec. 4. If a new name is requested in a petition for adoption, upon the entry of an adoption decree the child shall take the name requested. [Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-3-1-8(d).] As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.11.
Sec. 5. (a) If the court dismisses a petition for adoption, the court shall determine the person who should have custody of the child. (b) If the court determines that it is necessary to change the child’s custody to another person, regardless of the person’s right to immediate custody, the court may order a plan […]
Sec. 6. The court may not grant a petition for adoption of a child if: (1) the parent-child relationship between the child and a parent has been terminated; and (2) one (1) or more of the following apply with respect to the termination described in subdivision (1): (A) The time for filing an appeal (including […]
Sec. 7. If a court determines that an adopted child is the subject of an order to pay child support or to provide medical support being enforced by the state under IC 31-25-4-13.1, the court shall direct the clerk of the court to forward a certified copy of the adoption decree to all the following: […]
