31-19-16.5-2. Determination by court; considerations

IN Code § 31-19-16.5-2 (2019) (N/A)
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Sec. 2. In making its determination under section 1 of this chapter, the court shall consider any relevant evidence, including the following:

(1) A recommendation made by a licensed child placing agency sponsoring the adoption.

(2) A recommendation made by the adopted child's court appointed special advocate or guardian ad litem.

(3) A recommendation made by the local office or other agency that prepared a report of its investigation and its recommendation as to the advisability of the adoption under IC 31-19-8-5.

(4) Wishes expressed by the adopted child or adoptive parents.

As added by P.L.196-1997, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.128-2012, SEC.58.