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
adoption
Adoptions
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard HB 1560 on adoptions authored and presented by Rep. Rowray. The bill requires a court to expedite certain adoption proceedings. The bill also permits a consent to adoption to be executed or acknowledged in court, in person or by video conferencing. The legislation provides a consent to adoption may be withdrawn not later than 15 … [Read more...] about Adoptions
Adoptions
The House Judiciary Committee heard HB 1560 on adoptions authored by Rep. Rowray. The bill requires a court with probate jurisdiction to process properly filed adoption petitions not later than 10 business days after the petition is filed with the clerk of court and provides that a consent to adoption may be withdrawn not later than 48 hours after the consent to adoption is signed. … [Read more...] about Adoptions
Parents with disabilities
S.E.A. 259, P.L. 146 Effective: July 1, 2021 Specifies that it is the policy of the state to recognize the parenting rights of a parent regardless of whether the parent has a disability. Provides that the right of a person with a disability to parent the person's child may not be denied or restricted solely because the person has a disability. Provides that: (1) a court, in: (A) … [Read more...] about Parents with disabilities
Adoption
H.E.A. 1448, P.L. 203 Effective: July 1, 2021 Permits an individual who seeks to adopt a child less than 18 years of age to file a petition for adoption in any county in Indiana if either of the following is filed with the petition: (1) A written consent to the adoption from each individual whose consent to the adoption is required under Indiana law; (2) A certified copy of a … [Read more...] about Adoption