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.
(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.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law
Article 19. Family Law: Adoption
Chapter 16. Postadoption Visitation Privileges
31-19-16-1. Postadoption Contact Privileges Granted to Birth Parent
31-19-16-3. Postadoption Contact Agreement
31-19-16-4. Modification or Enforcement of Agreement
31-19-16-6. Voiding or Modifying Agreement
31-19-16-7. Guardian Ad Litem or Court Appointed Special Advocate
31-19-16-8. Revocation of Adoption Decree Barred as Sanction for Noncompliance With Agreement