CHINS
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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.
Results of Court Improvement Program Survey
This article provides results from a survey of Indiana judges and county guardian ad litem/court appointed special advocate directors.
Emancipation of Minors
This June 2009 article discusses Indiana law regarding the emancipation of minors.
CHINS Primer
This August 2007 paper discusses the basics of CHINS 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.
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.
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.
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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Search Kids' Voice (e.g. parent-child visitation)
"Texas Hold'em Tournament" Friday, September 17, 2010
Five Seasons Sports Club
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. View a PDF of the Application
Help represent the best interests of vulnerable children. If you have interest in becoming a GAL, contact Pat Jannette at:pjannette@kidsvoicein.org
Save the Date October 11, 2010 Guardian ad Litem for Pro Bono Service
For more information, please contact Clare Deitchman by email at:cdeitchman@kidsvoicein.org
