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Current as of January 01, 2026 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
Sec. 1. Before the birth of a child:
(1) a licensed child placing agency;
(2) an attorney representing prospective adoptive parents of the child; or
(3) an attorney representing the mother of the child;
may serve the putative father of the child or cause the putative father to be served with actual notice that the mother of the child is considering an adoptive placement for the child.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Indiana Code Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law § 31-19-3-1 - last updated January 01, 2026 | https://codes.findlaw.com/in/title-31-family-law-and-juvenile-law/in-code-sect-31-19-3-1/
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