Sec. 6. The court may not grant a petition for adoption of a child if: (1) the parent-child relationship between the child and a parent has been terminated;
and (2) one (1) or more of the following apply with respect to the termination described in subdivision (1): (A) The time for filing an appeal (including a request for transfer or certiorari) has not elapsed. (B) An appeal is pending. (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.