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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 the topic of CASA/GAL 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.
   
Emancipation of Minors
This June 2009 article discusses Indiana law regarding the emancipation of minors.
   
New Legislation on Paternity Law Effective July 1, 2009
This brief article highlights some changes to Indiana Paternity statutes which are effective July 1, 2009.
   
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.
   
Parenting Time in Dissolution and Paternity Proceedings
This September 2009 paper discusses Indiana statutes, the Indiana Parenting Time Guidelines, and case law which provide direction for dissolution and paternity courts in making orders regarding noncustodial parents' access to children.
   
Evidentiary Issues in Parenting Time Cases
This September 2009 paper discusses evidence issues which are relevant in proving why parenting time should be limited, supervised, or denied.
   
TPR Primer
This August 2007 paper discusses the basics of Termination of the Parent-Child Relationship statutory and case law.
   
Indiana Paternity Law
This June 2009 paper discusses the legal presumption of paternity; the paternity affidavit to establish paternity; court action to establish paternity; and paternity in CHINS and termination of parent-child relationship proceedings.
   
Selected Indiana Cases on Modification of Custody
This article discusses Indiana case law on custody modification between parents in selected dissolution and paternity cases by topics.
   
Indiana Law Regarding Abused/Neglected Children
This June 2009 article is a brief description of Indiana CHINS law for the general public. It includes statutory changes effective July 1, 2009.
   
Ley de Indiana Referente al Abuso/Negligencia Infantil
Este artículo de enero del 2009 es una breve descripción de la ley CHINS de Indiana para el público en general.
   
DCS and Its Effect on Dissolution, Paternity and Guardianship Cases
This July 2009 paper discusses the Department of Child Services and its effect on dissolution, guardianship, and paternity cases.
   
GAL/CASA and Ex Parte Communications
This paper describes the pitfalls of ex parte communications for GAL/CASA.
   
Dissolution of Marriage in Guardian ad Litem Practice
This August 2008 paper discusses the roles and duties of CASA/GALs in dissolution of marriage cases. Statutes, case law, and practice suggestions are included.
   
Guardianship and Third Party Custody Law in Guardian ad Litem Practice
This July 2009 paper explains the roles and duties of CASA/GALs in guardianship and third party custody cases. Statutes, case law, and practice suggestions are included.
   
GAL Volunteer Training
   

CHINS Deskbook (2001) sections on CASA/GAL
   
CHINS Deskbook 2001 Chapter 6, Initial Hearing and Guardian ad Litem/Court Appointed Special Advocate
   
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2010 GAL Training Schedule
Feb. 17 – March 17
June 2 – June 30
Sept. 1- Sept. 29
Wednesday Nights from
5:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Light supper provided.
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February 15, 2010
Guardian ad Litem Attorney Training
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