Sec. 2. (a) If the adoptive parent of a child is married to a biological parent of the child, the parent-child relationship of the biological parent is not affected by the adoption. (b) If the adoptive parent of a child is married to a previous adoptive parent, the parent-child relationship of the previous adoptive parent is not affected by the adoption. (c) After the adoption, the adoptive father or mother, or both: (1) occupy the same position toward the child that the adoptive father or the adoptive mother, or both, would occupy if the adoptive father or adoptive mother, or both, were the biological father or mother; and (2) are jointly and severally liable for the maintenance and education of the person. [Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-3-1-9(b).] IC 31-19-16 Chapter 16. Postadoption Visitation Privileges 31-19-16-1 Postadoption contact privileges granted to birth parent 31-19-16-2 Procedure 31-19-16-3 Postadoption contact agreement 31-19-16-4 Modification or enforcement of agreement 31-19-16-5 Monetary damages 31-19-16-6 Voiding or modifying agreement 31-19-16-7 Guardian ad litem or court appointed special advocate 31-19-16-8 Revocation of adoption decree barred as sanction for noncompliance with agreement 31-19-16-9 Privileges without court approval
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