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Kids' Voice of Indiana
9150 Harrison Park Ct., Ste. C
Indianapolis, IN 46216
P (317) 558-2870 ext. 100
F (317) 558-2945
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CHINS
Please click on the desired link to view each document separately:
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about CHINS in Indiana
Compilation of frequently asked questions from parents and kids. |
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Legislative Highlights 2011
This article discusses some of the legislative changes in Senate Enrolled Act 465, which go into effect on July 1, 2011. |
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Guardianship and Third Party Custody Law in Indiana
This June 2011 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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Guardianship Permanency Plan for CHINS
This article discusses the procedures, benefits, and detriments of guardianship as a CHINS permanency plan. |
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September 2010 CHINS Standard and Burden of Proof, Counsel for Parents, and Timelines
This article explains CHINS law on the legal standard and burden of proof, appointment of counsel for parents, and time requirements for hearings. |
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2010 Children's Safety in Permanency Planning
This article explains how Indiana paternity dissolution, and guardianship/third party custodianship law affect children's safety in permanency planning for CHINS. |
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2010 Legislative changes to involuntary termination of the PCR, Adop, and Paternity
This article explains 2010 legislative changes in Involuntary Termination of Parent-Child relationship, Adoption, and Paternity law. |
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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. |
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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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Indiana Paternity Law
This February 2011 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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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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| CHINS Deskbook (2001) sections on CHINS |
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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. |
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CHINS Deskbook 2001, Appendix 1, Text of Statutes Listed in CHINS Categories Including Sex Crimes |
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CHINS Deskbook 2001, Appendix 2, Text of Other Crimes |
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CHINS Deskbook 2001, Appendix 3, pages 20-41, for Case Law Summaries |
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CHINS Deskbook 2001, Appendix 5, for CHINS Forms |
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CHINS Deskbook 2001, Chapter 6, pages 5-15, on Guardian ad Litem/Court Appointed Special Advocate |
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Derelle Watson-Duvall Children’s Law Center of Indiana (CLCI) Disclaimer
This website is not legal advice nor does transmission of this website create an attorney-client relationship between the viewer and CLCI. Viewers should consult their own attorneys before taking or failing to take legal action based on content provided in this website. |
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