§ 31-35-6-1 Disposition upon termination of parent-child relationship; review
§ 31-35-6-2 Referral for adoption; duties of guardian ad litem or court appointed special advocate
§ 31-35-6-3 Referral for adoption; effect of appeal of decision terminating parent-child relationship
§ 31-35-6-4 Rights, privileges, and obligations of parent and child upon termination of relationship

Terms Used In Indiana Code > Title 31 > Article 35 > Chapter 6 - Effect of Termination of the Parent-Child Relationship

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Probate: Proving a will