Sec. 4. (a) If the juvenile or probate court terminates the parent-child relationship:
(1) all rights, powers, privileges, immunities, duties, and obligations, including any rights to custody, control, parenting time, or support, pertaining to the relationship, are permanently terminated; and
(2) the parent's consent to the child's adoption is not required.
(b) Any support obligations that accrued before the termination are not affected. However, the support payments shall be made under the juvenile or probate court's order.
[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-5-6.]
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.68-2005, SEC.57.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law
Article 35. Juvenile Law: Termination of Parent-Child Relationship
Chapter 6. Effect of Termination of the Parent-Child Relationship
31-35-6-1. Disposition Upon Termination of Parent-Child Relationship; Review
31-35-6-2. Referral for Adoption; Duties of Guardian Ad Litem or Court Appointed Special Advocate
31-35-6-3. Referral for Adoption; Effect of Appeal of Decision Terminating Parent-Child Relationship
31-35-6-4. Rights, Privileges, and Obligations of Parent and Child Upon Termination of Relationship