Sec. 6. (a) The court may void or modify a postadoption contact agreement approved under this chapter at any time before or after the adoption if the court determines after a hearing that the best interest of the child requires the voiding or modifying of the agreement.

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Terms Used In Indiana Code 31-19-16-6

  • 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) Before the court:

(1) voids or modifies an agreement; or

(2) hears a motion to compel compliance with an agreement approved under this chapter;

the court may appoint a guardian ad litem or court appointed special advocate under IC 31-32-3 to represent and protect the best interests of the child.

[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-3-1-13(f).]

As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.196-1997, SEC.8.

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