Sec. 4. The following persons may file a petition requesting that the court vacate or modify a postadoption contact order with a pre-adoptive sibling or to compel an adoptive parent to comply with the postadoption contact order:

(1) A pre-adoptive sibling by:

Terms Used In Indiana Code 31-19-16.5-4

  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
(A) next friend; or

(B) guardian ad litem or court appointed special advocate.

(2) The adopted child by:

(A) next friend; or

(B) guardian ad litem or court appointed special advocate as described in section 5 of this chapter.

(3) An adoptive parent.

As added by P.L.196-1997, SEC.11.