Sec. 2. In making its determination under section 1 of this chapter, the court shall consider any relevant evidence, including the following:
(1) A recommendation made by a licensed child placing agency sponsoring the adoption.
(2) A recommendation made by the adopted child's court appointed special advocate or guardian ad litem.
(3) A recommendation made by the local office or other agency that prepared a report of its investigation and its recommendation as to the advisability of the adoption under IC 31-19-8-5.
(4) Wishes expressed by the adopted child or adoptive parents.
As added by P.L.196-1997, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.128-2012, SEC.58.
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