Sec. 6. (a) The court may void or modify a postadoption contact agreement approved under this chapter at any time before or after the adoption if the court determines after a hearing that the best interest of the child requires the voiding or modifying of the agreement.
(b) Before the court:
(1) voids or modifies an agreement; or
(2) hears a motion to compel compliance with an agreement approved under this chapter;
the court may appoint a guardian ad litem or court appointed special advocate under IC 31-32-3 to represent and protect the best interests of the child.
[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-3-1-13(f).]
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.196-1997, SEC.8.
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