Sec. 9. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), a parent who is incompetent may give consent to termination only with the approval of the court or of the parent’s guardian.

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Terms Used In Indiana Code 31-35-1-9

  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
     (b) A person who is less than eighteen (18) years of age and who is a parent may give the person’s consent without the approval of the court or of the parent’s guardian if the person is competent except for the person’s age.

[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-5-2(e).]

As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.18.

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