Sec. 5. The court may vacate or modify a postadoption contact order entered under this chapter at any time after the adoption if the court determines, after a hearing, that it is in the best interests of the adopted child. Before hearing the petition to:
(1) vacate or modify; or
(2) compel compliance with;
the postadoption contact order, the court may appoint a guardian ad litem or court appointed special advocate to represent and protect the best interests of the adopted child. However, the court may only appoint a guardian ad litem or court appointed special advocate for the adopted child under this chapter if the interests of an adoptive parent differ from the child's interests to the extent that the court determines that the appointment is necessary to protect the best interests of the child.
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