Sec. 10. (a) If:
(1) the court determines that the allegations in the petition described in section 4 of this chapter are true; and
(2) the other requirements of this article are met;
the court shall terminate the parent-child relationship.
(b) Except as provided in section 11 of this chapter, if the requirements of subsection (a)(1) or (a)(2) are not met, the court shall dismiss the petition.
[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-5-2(f).]
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.18.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law
Article 35. Juvenile Law: Termination of Parent-Child Relationship
Chapter 1. Voluntary Termination of Parent-Child Relationship by Parents
31-35-1-1. Application of Chapter
31-35-1-2. Law Governing Proceedings
31-35-1-4. Petition; Verification and Contents
31-35-1-4.5. Putative Father's Consent to Termination Irrevocably Implied
31-35-1-5. Notice of Hearing; Waiver
31-35-1-9. Consent by Incompetent or Minor Parent