Sec. 4. If a new name is requested in a petition for adoption, upon the entry of an adoption decree the child shall take the name requested.
[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-3-1-8(d).]
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.11.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law
Article 19. Family Law: Adoption
Chapter 11. Disposition of Petition for Adoption; Adoption Decree
31-19-11-1. Decree; Affidavit; Criminal Convictions and Juvenile Adjudications
31-19-11-2. Custody Provision in Decree
31-19-11-3. Request for Financial Assistance; Determination of Eligibility for Financial Assistance
31-19-11-5. Dismissal of Petition; Gradual Change of Custody
31-19-11-6. Court Prohibitions on Granting Petitions for Adoption