1. (a) The notice required by this chapter may be waived in writing before or after the birth of a child.

2. (b) A waiver of notice under subsection (a) must:

   1. (1) be in writing and signed in the presence of a notary public; and

   2. (2) acknowledge that:

      1. (A) the waiver is irrevocable; and

      2. (B) the person signing the waiver will not receive notice of the adoption proceedings.

         A person who waives notice of an adoption may not subsequently challenge or contest an adoption of the child.

         [Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-3-1-6.1(j).]

As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.61-2003, SEC.9; P.L.130-2005, SEC.1.