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Adoption In Indiana
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Case Law Updates
Synopses of published decisions of the Indiana Supreme Court and the Indiana Courts of Appeals containing discussions of children’s legal issues. In the synopses, the holdings deemed significant to Adoption are in bold type. These updates do not substitute for a thorough review of the case law on the topic and the individual opinions by a licensed Indiana attorney.
   
2009 Statutory and Policy Changes to Postadoption Financial Assistance
This January 2009 Article discusses some of the most significant 2009 statutory and policy changes to postadoption financial assistance.
   
Achieving Permanency: Preparing Evidence for Termination of Parent-Child Relationship
This August 2009 paper discusses achieving permanency for children by adoption, as well as the elements which must be proven to terminate parental rights and sources of evidence to prove them.
   
Summary of Selected 2007 Legislative Changes to Indiana Adoption Law:
This article summarizes changes in selected Adoption statutory law effective July 1, 2007.
   
Adoption in Indiana:
This article is a description of Indiana Adoption law for the general public.
   
Adoption 2003 Statutory Amendments - Hill:
This article is a detailed discussion of amendments to adoption law.
   
Frequently Asked Questions about Adoption in Indiana:
This article answers questions regarding adoption in Indiana.

CHINS Deskbook (2001) sections on Adoption
   
CHINS Deskbook 2001, Appendix 3, pages 1-19, for Case Law Summaries
CHINS Deskbook 2001, Appendix 5 for Adoption Forms
CHINS Deskbook 2001, Chapter 13 on Adoption
   
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