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Emancipation of Minors
This June 2009 article discusses Indiana law regarding the emancipation of minors. |
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How to File a Report of Child Abuse or Neglect with the Department of Child Services
This June 2009 article discusses who must report what, and when it must be reported. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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CHINS Primer
This August 2007 paper discusses the basics of CHINS statutory and case law. |
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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. |
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Statutory Changes to CHINS Law Effective January 1, 2009
This paper presents some of the more significant changes to CHINS statutes which are effective January 1, 2009. |
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Foster Parents: Legislation on Notice of CHINS and Termination Hearings, and Opportunity To Be Heard and Make Recommendations for Foster Parents and Other Caretakers
This article discusses Indiana law regarding the role of foster parents and other caretakers in CHINS and termination hearings.
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Duty To Report Child Abuse
Article explains public's duty to report suspected child abuse and neglect. |
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CHINS Law and Procedure Ethics Vignettes |
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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. |
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Foster Parents' Rights in the Courtroom
This slide show presentation is regarding foster parents' rights in the courtroom. It was presented at the 31st Annual Indiana Foster Care and Adoption Association Training Conference. |
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Frequently Asked Questions about CHINS in Indiana
Compilation of frequently asked questions from parents and kids. |
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Guardianship and Third Party Custody Law in Indiana
This July 2009 article provides statutory and case law information for Indiana attorneys who wish to represent clients in securing guardianship or third party custody of a child. It should be noted that guardianship or custody in a responsible third party is a permanency option for CHINS pursuant to IC 31-34-21-7.5. Practice tips are included. |
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Summary of CHINS and Involuntary Termination Procedures and Hearings
This 26 page paper summarizes Indiana CHINS and involuntary termination statutory law on procedural and substantive issues. |
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