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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.


	Foster Parents: 2007 Legislation on Notice, and Opportunity To Be Heard and Make Recommendations for Foster Parents and Other Caretakers

	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 article is a brief description of Indiana CHINS law for the general public.

	Ley de Indiana Referente al Abuso/Negligencia Infantil Este artículo es una breve descripción de la ley CHINS de Indiana para el público en general.

	Duty To Report Child Abuse Article explains public's duty to report suspected child abuse and neglect.

	2004 Indiana CHINS (Child in Need of Service) Statutes

	Summary of 2006 Legislation This article summarizes changes in CHINS, paternity and termination of the parent-child relationship law effective July 1, 2006.

	CHINS Law and Procedure Ethics Vignettes

	DCS and Its Effect on Dissolution and Guardianship Cases This paper discusses the Department of Child Services and its effect on dissolution and guardianship cases.

	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.

	Frequently Asked Questions about CHINS in Indiana Compilation of frequently asked questions from parents and kids.

	Introduction To Third Party Custody Law In Indiana This article provides statutory and case law information for Indiana attorneys who wish to represent clients in securing third party custody. This document is included because establishing custody in a responsible third party is a permanency option for CHINS pursuant to I.C. 31-34-21-7.5. Practice tips are included.

	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.

CHINS Deskbook (2001) sections on CHINS

	CHINS Deskbook 2001 chapter 1, Children in Need of Services (CHINS) For additional information regarding CHINS law, also see chapters 2-11 of the CHINS Deskbook 2001.

	CHINS Deskbook 2001, Appendix 1, Text of Statutes Listed in CHINS Categories Including Sex Crimes

	CHINS Deskbook 2001, Appendix 2, Text of Other Crimes

	CHINS Deskbook 2001, Appendix 3, pages 20-41, for Case Law Summaries

	CHINS Deskbook 2001, Appendix 5, for CHINS Forms

	CHINS Deskbook 2001, Chapter 6, pages 5-15, on Guardian ad Litem/Court Appointed Special Advocate

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