How long do I have to contest this adoption?

You have 15 days from the date you were served with this notice to file a written motion to contest.

What happens if I miss the 15-day deadline?

The court will treat your consent as implied and irrevocable and you will lose the right to contest the adoption or that consent.

Public Notice — 1 NW ML King Jr. Blvd., Evansville, Indiana

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A petition to adopt Miles Ison Hurt alleges the birth parent's consent is not required due to abandonment, lack of support, or unfitness. The birth parent has 15 days from service to file a written motion to contest or lose the right to challenge the adoption or the implied consent.

Key Takeaways

You have 15 days from service to contest the adoption
Petition claims abandonment, failure to support, or unfitness
If no timely motion, consent will be implied and irrevocable
Motion must be filed in Vanderburgh Superior Court, Probate Division

Published: May 14, 2026 · 1 week ago
Category: Other
City: Evansville
Address: 1 NW ML King Jr. Blvd., Evansville, Indiana

If you don't respond

If you do not file a written motion to contest within 15 days after service, the court will proceed and your consent will be irrevocably implied, causing you to lose the right to contest the adoption or that implied consent.

What to do next

1
Determine your service date
Confirm the date you were served and calculate the 15-day deadline to contest the adoption.
2
File a written motion to contest
Prepare and file a written motion in Vanderburgh Superior Court, Probate Division (Suite 129) no later than 15 days after service.
3
Consult an attorney immediately
Seek legal advice about grounds to contest (abandonment, support, contact) and court procedures before the 15-day deadline.

Frequently asked questions

How long do I have to contest this adoption?: You have 15 days from the date you were served with this notice to file a written motion to contest.
Where do I file a motion to contest the adoption?: File a written motion in Vanderburgh Superior Court, Probate Division, Suite 129, Administration Building, 1 NW ML King Jr. Blvd., Evansville, Indiana.
What happens if I miss the 15-day deadline?: The court will treat your consent as implied and irrevocable and you will lose the right to contest the adoption or that consent.

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Legal terms in this notice

Implied consent: Consent the court treats as given because you failed to timely contest or respond.
Petition for adoption: A formal request filed with the court asking to legally adopt a child.
Service: Official delivery of the notice that starts the deadline to respond or contest.

Full Notice Text

Notice of Adoption
Beth Ann Ison is notified that a petition for adoption of a child named Miles Ison Hurt ("Miles"), born to you on June 14, 2025, was filed in the office of the clerk of Vanderburgh Superior Court, Probate Division, Suite 129, Administration Building, 1 NW ML King Jr. Blvd., Evansville, Indiana 47708. The petition for adoption alleges that your consent to the adoption is not required because you abandoned, failed to support, failed to have meaningful contact with Miles and/or you are an unfit parent.
If you seek to contest the adoption of Miles you must file a written motion to contest the adoption in accordance with IC 31-19-10-1 in the above named court not later than fifteen (15) days after the date of service of this notice.
If you do not file a motion to contest the adoption within fifteen (15) days after service of this notice the above-named court will hear and determine the petition for adoption. Your consent to the adoption of Miles will be irrevocably implied and you will lose the right to contest either the adoption or the validity of your implied consent to the adoption.
No statement made to you relieves you of your obligation under this notice.
This notice complies with IC 31-19-4.5-3 but does not exhaustively set forth a person's legal obligations under the Indiana adoption statutes. A person being served with this notice should consult the Indiana adoption statutes.
April 28, May 6, 14 2026
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