H.E.A. 1169, P.L. 65 Effective: July 1, 2023 Provides that if a child is placed in a temporary out-of-home placement in a location in which a sibling of the child resides, DCS shall, before changing the placement of the child, consider whether separating the child from the child's sibling is in the child's best interest. Provides that if a child is placed under a … [Read more...] about Separation of siblings in child placement
Paternity actions
H.E.A. 1172, P.L. 66 Effective: July 1, 2023 Amends IC 31-17-2-3 to allow a child, by the child's next friend, to commence a child custody proceeding under certain circumstances. Defines "next friend" for this purpose. Provides that a court having jurisdiction over a child who is the subject of a child in need of services proceeding or juvenile delinquency proceeding has … [Read more...] about Paternity actions
Department of Child Services matters
H.E.A. 1340, P.L. 77 Effective: §6 effective April 20, 2023; July 1, 2023 Read the bill at https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2023/bills/house/1340 … [Read more...] about Department of Child Services matters
Family and juvenile law matters
H.E.A. 1570, P.L. 244 Effective: July 1, 2023 Read the bill at https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2023/bills/house/1570 … [Read more...] about Family and juvenile law matters
Various probate and trust matters
S.E.A. 287, P.L. 38 Effective: July 1, 2023 The introduced version of this bill was prepared by the Probate Code Study Commission. … [Read more...] about Various probate and trust matters