Sec. 9. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), a parent who is incompetent may give consent to termination only with the approval of the court or of the parent's guardian.
(b) A person who is less than eighteen (18) years of age and who is a parent may give the person's consent without the approval of the court or of the parent's guardian if the person is competent except for the person's age.
[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-5-2(e).]
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