31-19-4.5-4. Waiver of notice

IN Code § 31-19-4.5-4 (2019) (N/A)
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Sec. 4. (a) The notice required by this chapter may be waived in writing before or after the birth of a child.

(b) A waiver of notice under subsection (a) must:

(1) be in writing and signed in the presence of a notary public; and

(2) acknowledge that:

(A) the waiver is irrevocable; and

(B) the person signing the waiver will not receive notice of the adoption proceedings.

A person who waives notice of an adoption may not challenge or contest an adoption of the child.

As added by P.L.61-2003, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.130-2005, SEC.3.