Indiana Code
Chapter 1. Voluntary Termination of Parent-Child Relationship by Parents
31-35-1-8. Advice to Parents

Sec. 8. Before consent may be given in court, the court must advise the parents of:
(1) their constitutional and other legal rights; and
(2) the consequences of their actions under section 12 of this chapter.
[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-5-2(d).]
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.18.

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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

31-35-1-3. Jurisdiction

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

31-35-1-6. Consent; Written Denial of Paternity or Consent to Termination of Relationship Before Birth of Child Bars Challenge to Adoptions or Termination of Parental Rights

31-35-1-7. Inquiry on Parents' Absence; Investigation of Fraud, Duress, and Competency to Consent; Order for Child's Care Pending Outcome of Case

31-35-1-8. Advice to Parents

31-35-1-9. Consent by Incompetent or Minor Parent

31-35-1-10. Determination

31-35-1-11. Default Judgment; Waiver of Notice

31-35-1-12. Contents of Advice to Parents