Sec. 9. Postadoption contact privileges are permissible without court approval in an adoption of a child who is less than two (2) years of age upon the agreement of the adoptive parents and a birth parent. However, postadoption contact privileges under this section may not include visitation. A postadoption contact agreement under this section: (1) is not enforceable; (2) may include contact through photographs, written and verbal updates, and other forms of communication; (3) does not have to be in writing; and (4) does not affect the: (A) validity of a: (i) consent to an adoption; or (ii) waiver of notice; or (B) finality of the adoption. IC 31-19-16.5 Chapter 16.5. Postadoption Sibling Contact 31-19-16.5-1 Order for postadoption sibling contact 31-19-16.5-2 Determination by court; considerations 31-19-16.5-3 Effect of noncompliance with order 31-19-16.5-4 Persons entitled to file petition to vacate or modify order 31-19-16.5-5 Vacation or modification of order; time; appointment of guardian ad litem or advocate 31-19-16.5-6 Guardian ad litem or court appointed special advocate 31-19-16.5-7 Violation of order; prohibited penalties
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