§ 31-35-1-1 Application of chapter
§ 31-35-1-2 Law governing proceedings
§ 31-35-1-3 Jurisdiction
§ 31-35-1-4 Petition; verification and contents
§ 31-35-1-4.5 Putative father’s consent to termination irrevocably implied
§ 31-35-1-5 Notice of hearing; waiver
§ 31-35-1-6 Consent; written denial of paternity or consent to termination of relationship before birth of child bars challenge to adoptions or termination of parental rights
§ 31-35-1-7 Inquiry on parents’ absence; investigation of fraud, duress, and competency to consent; order for child’s care pending outcome of case
§ 31-35-1-8 Advice to parents
§ 31-35-1-9 Consent by incompetent or minor parent
§ 31-35-1-10 Determination
§ 31-35-1-11 Default judgment; waiver of notice
§ 31-35-1-12 Contents of advice to parents
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Terms Used In Indiana Code > Title 31 > Article 35 > Chapter 1 - Voluntary Termination of Parent-Child Relationship by Parents

  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Fraud: Intentional deception resulting in injury to another.
  • 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.
  • in writing: include printing, lithographing, or other mode of representing words and letters. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
  • Judgment: means all final orders, decrees, and determinations in an action and all orders upon which executions may issue. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Probate: Proving a will
  • Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
  • Verified: when applied to pleadings, means supported by oath or affirmation in writing. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5