The court may not grant a petition for adoption of a child if:

1. (1) the parent-child relationship between the child and a parent has been terminated; and

2. (2) one (1) or more of the following apply with respect to the termination described in subdivision (1):

   1. (A) The time for filing an appeal (including a request for transfer or certiorari) has not elapsed.
   2. (B) An appeal is pending.

   3. (C) An appellate court is considering a request for transfer or certiorari.

      [Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-3-1-8(f).]

As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.81-2014, SEC.3.