Sec. 1. At the time an adoption decree is entered, the court entering the decree may order the adoptive parents to provide specific postadoption contact for an adopted child who is at least two (2) years of age with a pre-adoptive sibling if:
(1) the court determines that the postadoption contact would serve the best interests of the adopted child; and
(2) each adoptive parent consents to the court's order for postadoption contact privileges.
As added by P.L.196-1997, SEC.11.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law
Article 19. Family Law: Adoption
Chapter 16.5. Postadoption Sibling Contact
31-19-16.5-1. Order for Postadoption Sibling Contact
31-19-16.5-2. Determination by Court; Considerations
31-19-16.5-3. Effect of Noncompliance With Order
31-19-16.5-4. Persons Entitled to File Petition to Vacate or Modify Order
31-19-16.5-5. Vacation or Modification of Order; Time; Appointment of Guardian Ad Litem or Advocate
31-19-16.5-6. Guardian Ad Litem or Court Appointed Special Advocate