§ 31-19-16-6 — Voiding or modifying agreement

Indiana § 31-19-16-6

• Jurisdiction: Indiana
• Art. 19: FAMILY LAW: ADOPTION
• Ch. 16: Postadoption Visitation Privileges

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(a) The court may void or modify a
postadoption contact agreement approved under this chapter at any
time before or after the adoption if the court determines after a hearing
that the best interest of the child requires the voiding or modifying of
the agreement.
(b) Before the court:
(1) voids or modifies an agreement; or
(2) hears a motion to compel compliance with an agreement
approved under this chapter;
the court may appoint a guardian ad litem or court appointed special
advocate under IC 31-32-3 to represent and protect the best interests of
the child.
[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-3-1-13(f).]

Legislative History

As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.196-1997, SEC.8.