§ 31-19-14-1 Expedited appeal proceedings
§ 31-19-14-2 Time for challenge to adoption decree
§ 31-19-14-3 Time for withdrawal of consent to adoption, contest or challenge to adoption, or establishment of paternity
§ 31-19-14-4 Expiration of time to challenge; appeal for lack of notice or defective proceedings barred

Terms Used In Indiana Code > Title 31 > Article 19 > Chapter 14 - Limitations on Direct or Collateral Attacks or Appeals of Adoption Decrees

  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Year: means a calendar year, unless otherwise expressed. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5