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2023 Indiana Code › Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law › Article 14. Family Law: Establishment of Paternity › Chapter 6. Blood Testing in Paternity Actions › 31-14-6-4. Costs of Blood or Genetic Testing

Sec. 4. If the state or a political subdivision of the state pays the initial costs of blood testing or genetic testing in a paternity action, the state or political subdivision may recover those costs from an individual found to be the biological parent of the child in the action. The court shall determine the manner in which reimbursement for the costs is to be made.
[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-6.1-8(d).]
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.44-2003, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law › Article 14. Family Law: Establishment of Paternity › Chapter 6. Blood Testing in Paternity Actions › 31-14-6-5. Chain of Custody of Blood or Genetic Specimens Taken for Testing

Sec. 5. The chain of custody of blood or genetic specimens taken for testing may be established through verified documentation of each change of custody if:
(1) the documentation was made at or around the time of the change of custody;
(2) the documentation was made in the course of a regularly conducted business activity; and
(3) the documentation was made as a regular practice of a business activity.
[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-6.1-8(e).]
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.213-1999, SEC.9.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law › Article 14. Family Law: Establishment of Paternity › Chapter 7. Presumption of Paternity › 31-14-7-1. Presumptions; Child's Biological Father

Sec. 1. A man is presumed to be a child's biological father if:
(1) the:
(A) man and the child's biological mother are or have been married to each other; and
(B) child is born during the marriage or not later than three hundred (300) days after the marriage is terminated by death, annulment, or dissolution;
(2) the:
(A) man and the child's biological mother attempted to marry each other by a marriage solemnized in apparent compliance with the law, even though the marriage:
(i) is void under IC 31-11-8-2, IC 31-11-8-3, IC 31-11-8-4, or IC 31-11-8-6; or
(ii) is voidable under IC 31-11-9; and
(B) child is born during the attempted marriage or not later than three hundred (300) days after the attempted marriage is terminated by death, annulment, or dissolution; or
(3) the man undergoes a genetic test that indicates with at least a ninety-nine percent (99%) probability that the man is the child's biological father.
[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-6.1-9(a).]
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.138-2001, SEC.6.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law › Article 14. Family Law: Establishment of Paternity › Chapter 7. Presumption of Paternity › 31-14-7-2. Rebuttable Presumption; Child's Biological Father

Sec. 2. (a) If there is not a presumed biological father under section 1 of this chapter, there is a rebuttable presumption that a man is the child's biological father if, with the consent of the child's mother, the man:
(1) receives the child into the man's home; and
(2) openly holds the child out as the man's biological child.
(b) The circumstances under this section do not establish the man's paternity. A man's paternity may only be established as described in IC 31-14-2-1.
[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-6.1-9(b) part.]
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.138-2001, SEC.7; P.L.1-2009, SEC.156.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law › Article 14. Family Law: Establishment of Paternity › Chapter 7. Presumption of Paternity › 31-14-7-3. Paternity Affidavits

Sec. 3. A man is a child's legal father if the man executed a paternity affidavit in accordance with IC 16-37-2-2.1 and the paternity affidavit has not been rescinded or set aside under IC 16-37-2-2.1.
As added by P.L.138-2001, SEC.8.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law › Article 14. Family Law: Establishment of Paternity › Chapter 8. Paternity Hearing › 31-14-8-1. Finding of Paternity Without Hearing

Sec. 1. The court may enter a finding that a man is the child's biological father without first holding a hearing on the matter if:
(1) the mother and the alleged father in the paternity issue execute and file with the court a verified written stipulation; or
(2) the parties have filed a joint petition alleging;
that the man is the child's biological father.
[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-6.1-7(c).]
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.6.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law › Article 14. Family Law: Establishment of Paternity › Chapter 8. Paternity Hearing › 31-14-8-2. Default Order Against Alleged Father Failing to Appear at Hearing

Sec. 2. If a man who is the alleged father in a paternity action under this article fails to appear for a hearing relating to the man's paternity, the court shall enter a default order against the man upon a showing that the man received notice of the hearing.
[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-6.1-8.5.]
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.6.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law › Article 14. Family Law: Establishment of Paternity › Chapter 8. Paternity Hearing › 31-14-8-3. Repealed

[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-6.1-7(b).]
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.6. Repealed by P.L.257-1997(ss), SEC.40.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law › Article 14. Family Law: Establishment of Paternity › Chapter 8. Paternity Hearing › 31-14-8-4. Continuance of Final Hearing

Sec. 4. Upon the request of any party, the court shall grant a continuance of the final paternity hearing until after the child is born.
[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-6.1-7(a).]
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.6.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law › Article 14. Family Law: Establishment of Paternity › Chapter 9. Record of Paternity Determination › 31-14-9-0.5. Notice of Filing of Petition to Establish Paternity

Sec. 0.5. Upon the filing of a petition to establish paternity, the clerk of the court shall prepare a notice of the filing on a form prescribed and furnished by the Indiana department of health. The notice must include the following:
(1) The name of the child.
(2) The name of the mother of the child.
(3) The name and address of the man alleged or alleging to be the father of the child.
(4) The name of the petitioner.
(5) The date the petition was filed.
(6) The name of the court and cause number.
As added by P.L.58-2009, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.56-2023, SEC.259.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law › Article 14. Family Law: Establishment of Paternity › Chapter 9. Record of Paternity Determination › 31-14-9-1. Preparation of Record of Paternity Determination

Sec. 1. Upon a finding that a man is a child's biological father, the clerk of the court shall prepare a record of the paternity determination on a form prescribed and furnished by the Indiana department of health. The record must include the following:
(1) Facts necessary to locate and identify the birth certificate of the child whose paternity has been established.
(2) A notice from the court indicating that the child's paternity has been established in a court proceeding under this article (or IC 31-6-6.1 before its repeal), including identification of the court action and proceedings.
(3) The name and address of the child's father.
[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-6.1-10.5(b).]
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.56-2023, SEC.260.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law › Article 14. Family Law: Establishment of Paternity › Chapter 9. Record of Paternity Determination › 31-14-9-2. Submission to Department

Sec. 2. (a) Not later than the tenth day of each month, the clerk of the court shall forward to the Indiana department of health the following:
(1) Each record of a paternity determination entered during the preceding month.
(2) Each order entered during the preceding month indicating that a court has set aside a paternity determination.
(3) Any other related reports that the Indiana department of health requires.
(b) Not later than five (5) days after a petition to establish paternity has been filed, the clerk of the court shall forward to the Indiana department of health a notice required by section 0.5 of this chapter related to the petition to establish paternity.
[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-6.1-10.5(c).]
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.58-2009, SEC.4; P.L.56-2023, SEC.261.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law › Article 14. Family Law: Establishment of Paternity › Chapter 10. Hearing to Determine Support, Custody, and Parenting Time Following Determination of Paternity › 31-14-10-1. Hearing to Determine Support, Custody, and Parenting Time Following Initial Determination of Paternity; Order to Probation Officer to Prepare Report

Sec. 1. Upon finding that a man is the child's biological father, the court shall, in the initial determination, conduct a hearing to determine the issues of support, custody, and parenting time. Upon the request of any party or on the court's own motion, the court may order a probation officer to prepare a report to assist the court in determining these matters.
[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-6.1-10(a).]
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.68-2005, SEC.15; P.L.146-2008, SEC.555.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law › Article 14. Family Law: Establishment of Paternity › Chapter 10. Hearing to Determine Support, Custody, and Parenting Time Following Determination of Paternity › 31-14-10-2. Consultation With Probation Officer; Referral of Child for Evaluation

Sec. 2. The probation officer may do the following:
(1) Consult with any person who may have information about the child and the child's potential custodial arrangements.
(2) Upon approval of the court, refer the child for professional diagnosis and evaluation.
(3) Without consent from the child's parent or guardian, consult with and obtain information concerning the child from:
(A) medical;
(B) psychiatric;
(C) psychological; or
(D) other;
persons who have knowledge of the child.
[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-6.1-10(b).]
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.146-2008, SEC.556.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law › Article 14. Family Law: Establishment of Paternity › Chapter 10. Hearing to Determine Support, Custody, and Parenting Time Following Determination of Paternity › 31-14-10-3. Findings and Orders Without Hearing

Sec. 3. The court may make findings and orders without holding the hearing required by section 1 of this chapter if:
(1) the mother and the alleged father execute and file with the court a verified written stipulation; or
(2) the parties have filed a joint petition;
resolving the issues of custody, child support, and parenting time. The court shall incorporate provisions of the written stipulation or joint petition into orders entered under this section.
[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-6.1-10(c).]
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.68-2005, SEC.16.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law › Article 14. Family Law: Establishment of Paternity › Chapter 11. Support Following Determination of Paternity › 31-14-11-0.2. Application of Certain Amendments to Prior Law

Sec. 0.2. The amendments made to IC 31-6-6.1-13 by P.L.155-1990 (before its repeal, now codified in this chapter) apply only to a support order issued after June 30, 1990.
As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.496.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law › Article 14. Family Law: Establishment of Paternity › Chapter 11. Support Following Determination of Paternity › 31-14-11-1. Issuance of Paternity and Child Support Order Upon Execution of Paternity Affidavit

Sec. 1. If:
(1) a paternity affidavit is executed under IC 16-37-2-2.1; and
(2) the man who executed the paternity affidavit fails to set forth evidence at a child support hearing that rebuts the man's paternity;
an order establishing paternity and child support for the child named in the paternity affidavit may be obtained at a child support hearing without any further proceedings to establish the child's paternity.
[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-6.1-9.5.]
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.6.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law › Article 14. Family Law: Establishment of Paternity › Chapter 11. Support Following Determination of Paternity › 31-14-11-1.1. Temporary Order for Child Support

Sec. 1.1. In a paternity proceeding, the court shall issue a temporary order for child support if there is clear and convincing evidence that the man involved in the proceeding is the child's biological father.
As added by P.L.257-1997(ss), SEC.39.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law › Article 14. Family Law: Establishment of Paternity › Chapter 11. Support Following Determination of Paternity › 31-14-11-2. Child Support Order

Sec. 2. The court may order either or both parents to pay any reasonable amount for child support.
[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-6.1-13(a).]
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.86-2002, SEC.6; P.L.148-2006, SEC.8; P.L.80-2010, SEC.22; P.L.207-2013, SEC.19.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law › Article 14. Family Law: Establishment of Paternity › Chapter 11. Support Following Determination of Paternity › 31-14-11-2.3. Child Support Order Subject to Provisions

Sec. 2.3. A child support order issued under this chapter is subject to the provisions in IC 31-16-6 through IC 31-16-13.
As added by P.L.207-2013, SEC.20.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law › Article 14. Family Law: Establishment of Paternity › Chapter 11. Support Following Determination of Paternity › 31-14-11-3. Repealed

[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-6.1-13(b).]
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.86-2002, SEC.7; P.L.80-2010, SEC.23. Repealed by P.L.207-2013, SEC.22.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law › Article 14. Family Law: Establishment of Paternity › Chapter 11. Support Following Determination of Paternity › 31-14-11-4. Repealed

[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-6.1-13(c).]
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.2-2007, SEC.358. Repealed by P.L.207-2013, SEC.23.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law › Article 14. Family Law: Establishment of Paternity › Chapter 11. Support Following Determination of Paternity › 31-14-11-5. Date for Support Obligation to Begin

Sec. 5. The support order:
(1) may include the period dating from the birth of the child; and
(2) must include the period dating from the filing of the paternity action.
[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-6.1-13(h).]
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.6.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law › Article 14. Family Law: Establishment of Paternity › Chapter 11. Support Following Determination of Paternity › 31-14-11-6. Repealed

[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-6.1-13(e).]
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.6. Repealed by P.L.207-2013, SEC.24.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law › Article 14. Family Law: Establishment of Paternity › Chapter 11. Support Following Determination of Paternity › 31-14-11-7. Repealed

[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-6.1-14.]
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.171-2001, SEC.2. Repealed by P.L.207-2013, SEC.25.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law › Article 14. Family Law: Establishment of Paternity › Chapter 11. Support Following Determination of Paternity › 31-14-11-8. Repealed

[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-6.1-13(g).]
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.6. Repealed by P.L.207-2013, SEC.26.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law › Article 14. Family Law: Establishment of Paternity › Chapter 11. Support Following Determination of Paternity › 31-14-11-9. Repealed

[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-6.1-15(a).]
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.148-2006, SEC.9. Repealed by P.L.207-2013, SEC.27.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law › Article 14. Family Law: Establishment of Paternity › Chapter 11. Support Following Determination of Paternity › 31-14-11-10. Repealed

[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-6.1-15(b).]
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.6. Repealed by P.L.207-2013, SEC.28.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law › Article 14. Family Law: Establishment of Paternity › Chapter 11. Support Following Determination of Paternity › 31-14-11-11. Repealed

[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-6.1-16(a).]
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.257-1997(ss), SEC.36; P.L.145-2006, SEC.225; P.L.148-2006, SEC.10; P.L.3-2008, SEC.229. Repealed by P.L.207-2013, SEC.29.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law › Article 14. Family Law: Establishment of Paternity › Chapter 11. Support Following Determination of Paternity › 31-14-11-12. Repealed

[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-6.1-16(b).]
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.257-1997(ss), SEC.37; P.L.128-2012, SEC.32. Repealed by P.L.207-2013, SEC.30; P.L.205-2013, SEC.356.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law › Article 14. Family Law: Establishment of Paternity › Chapter 11. Support Following Determination of Paternity › 31-14-11-13. Repealed

[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-6.1-16(c).]
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.128-2012, SEC.33. Repealed by P.L.207-2013, SEC.31.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law › Article 14. Family Law: Establishment of Paternity › Chapter 11. Support Following Determination of Paternity › 31-14-11-14. Repealed

[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-6.1-16(e).]
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.138-2001, SEC.9; P.L.80-2010, SEC.24; P.L.128-2012, SEC.34. Repealed by P.L.207-2013, SEC.32.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law › Article 14. Family Law: Establishment of Paternity › Chapter 11. Support Following Determination of Paternity › 31-14-11-15. Repealed

[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-6.1-16(d).]
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.213-1999, SEC.10; P.L.148-2006, SEC.11; P.L.1-2007, SEC.191; P.L.3-2008, SEC.230; P.L.1-2009, SEC.157. Repealed by P.L.207-2013, SEC.33.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law › Article 14. Family Law: Establishment of Paternity › Chapter 11. Support Following Determination of Paternity › 31-14-11-16. Repealed

[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-6.1-16(g).]
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.6. Repealed by P.L.207-2013, SEC.34.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law › Article 14. Family Law: Establishment of Paternity › Chapter 11. Support Following Determination of Paternity › 31-14-11-17. Repealed

[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-6.1-13(d).]
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.6. Repealed by P.L.207-2013, SEC.35.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law › Article 14. Family Law: Establishment of Paternity › Chapter 11. Support Following Determination of Paternity › 31-14-11-18. Repealed

[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-6.1-13(f).]
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.111-2012, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.207-2013, SEC.36.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law › Article 14. Family Law: Establishment of Paternity › Chapter 11. Support Following Determination of Paternity › 31-14-11-19. Repealed

[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-6.1-6(e) part.]
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.6. Repealed by P.L.207-2013, SEC.37.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law › Article 14. Family Law: Establishment of Paternity › Chapter 11. Support Following Determination of Paternity › 31-14-11-20. Repealed

[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-6.1-6(e) part.]
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.6. Repealed by P.L.207-2013, SEC.38.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law › Article 14. Family Law: Establishment of Paternity › Chapter 11. Support Following Determination of Paternity › 31-14-11-21. Repealed

[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-6.1-6(f).]
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.6. Repealed by P.L.207-2013, SEC.39.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law › Article 14. Family Law: Establishment of Paternity › Chapter 11. Support Following Determination of Paternity › 31-14-11-22. Repealed

[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-6.1-13(i).]
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.6. Repealed by P.L.207-2013, SEC.40.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law › Article 14. Family Law: Establishment of Paternity › Chapter 11. Support Following Determination of Paternity › 31-14-11-23. Termination of Child Support Obligation; Fraud or Mistake of Fact

Sec. 23. If a court vacates or has vacated a man's paternity of a child based on fraud or mistake of fact, the man's child support obligation, including any arrearage, terminates.
[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-6.1-21.]
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.6.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law › Article 14. Family Law: Establishment of Paternity › Chapter 11. Support Following Determination of Paternity › 31-14-11-24. Repealed

[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-6.1-16(f).]
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.6. Repealed by P.L.207-2013, SEC.41.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law › Article 14. Family Law: Establishment of Paternity › Chapter 12. Repealed

[Pre-1997 Recodification Citations:
31-14-12-1formerly 31-6-6.1-15.531-14-12-2formerly 31-6-6.1-16(h)31-14-12-3formerly 31-6-6.1-16(i)31-14-12-4formerly 31-6-6.1-16(j)31-14-12-5formerly 31-6-6.1-16(k)31-14-12-6formerly 31-6-6.1-16(l)31-14-12-7formerly 31-6-6.1-16(m)31-14-12-8formerly 31-6-6.1-16(n)31-14-12-9formerly 31-6-6.1-16(o).]
Repealed by P.L.207-2013, SEC.42.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law › Article 14. Family Law: Establishment of Paternity › Chapter 13. Custody Following Determination of Paternity › 31-14-13-1. Sole Legal Custody in Biological Mother; Exceptions

Sec. 1. A biological mother of a child born out of wedlock has sole legal custody of the child, except as provided in IC 16-37-2-2.1, and unless a statute or court order provides otherwise under the following:
(1) IC 12-26 (involuntary commitment of a child).
(2) IC 29-3 (guardianship and protective proceedings under the probate code).
(3) IC 31-14 (custody of a child born outside of a marriage).
(4) IC 31-34 (child in need of services).
(5) IC 31-37 (delinquent child).
(6) IC 35-46 (offenses against the family).
(7) IC 35-50 (criminal sentences).
(8) An order by a court that has jurisdiction over the child.
[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-6.1-19.5.]
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.25-2010, SEC.2.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law › Article 14. Family Law: Establishment of Paternity › Chapter 13. Custody Following Determination of Paternity › 31-14-13-2. Factors of Custody Determination

Sec. 2. The court shall determine custody in accordance with the best interests of the child. In determining the child's best interests, there is not a presumption favoring either parent. The court shall consider all relevant factors, including the following:
(1) The age and sex of the child.
(2) The wishes of the child's parents.
(3) The wishes of the child, with more consideration given to the child's wishes if the child is at least fourteen (14) years of age.
(4) The interaction and interrelationship of the child with:
(A) the child's parents;
(B) the child's siblings; and
(C) any other person who may significantly affect the child's best interest.
(5) The child's adjustment to home, school, and community.
(6) The mental and physical health of all individuals involved.
(7) Evidence of a pattern of domestic or family violence by either parent.
(8) Evidence that the child has been cared for by a de facto custodian, and if the evidence is sufficient, the court shall consider the factors described in section 2.5(b) of this chapter.
[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-6.1-11(a) part.]
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.96-1999, SEC.2; P.L.133-2002, SEC.24.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law › Article 14. Family Law: Establishment of Paternity › Chapter 13. Custody Following Determination of Paternity › 31-14-13-2.3. Joint Legal Custody; Finding Required for Award; Factors Considered in Making Award

Sec. 2.3. (a) In a proceeding to which this chapter applies, the court may award legal custody of a child jointly if the court finds that an award of joint legal custody would be in the best interest of the child.
(b) An award of joint legal custody under this section does not require an equal division of physical custody of the child.
(c) In determining whether an award of joint legal custody under this section would be in the best interest of the child, the court shall consider it a matter of primary, but not determinative, importance that the persons awarded joint legal custody have agreed to an award of joint legal custody. The court shall also consider:
(1) the fitness and suitability of each of the persons awarded joint legal custody;
(2) whether the persons awarded joint legal custody are willing and able to communicate and cooperate in advancing the child's welfare;
(3) the wishes of the child, with more consideration given to the child's wishes if the child is at least fourteen (14) years of age;
(4) whether the child has established a close and beneficial relationship with both of the persons awarded joint legal custody;
(5) whether the persons awarded joint legal custody:
(A) live in close proximity to each other; and
(B) plan to continue to do so;
(6) the nature of the physical and emotional environment in the home of each of the persons awarded joint legal custody; and
(7) whether there is a pattern of domestic or family violence.
As added by P.L.95-2009, SEC.2.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law › Article 14. Family Law: Establishment of Paternity › Chapter 13. Custody Following Determination of Paternity › 31-14-13-2.5. Consideration of De Facto Custodian Factors

Sec. 2.5. (a) This section applies only if the court finds by clear and convincing evidence that the child has been cared for by a de facto custodian.
(b) In addition to the factors listed in section 2 of this chapter, the court shall consider the following factors in determining custody:
(1) The wishes of the child's de facto custodian.
(2) The extent to which the child has been cared for, nurtured, and supported by the de facto custodian.
(3) The intent of the child's parent in placing the child with the de facto custodian.
(4) The circumstances under which the child was allowed to remain in the custody of the de facto custodian, including whether the child was placed with the de facto custodian to allow the parent seeking custody to:
(A) seek employment;
(B) work; or
(C) attend school.
(c) If a court determines that a child is in the custody of a de facto custodian, the court shall make the de facto custodian a party to the proceeding.
(d) The court shall award custody of the child to the child's de facto custodian if the court determines that it is in the best interests of the child.
(e) If the court awards custody of the child to the child's de facto custodian, the de facto custodian is considered to have legal custody of the child under Indiana law.
As added by P.L.96-1999, SEC.3.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law › Article 14. Family Law: Establishment of Paternity › Chapter 13. Custody Following Determination of Paternity › 31-14-13-3. Interview of Child in Chambers

Sec. 3. (a) The court may interview the child in chambers to ascertain the child's wishes.
(b) The court may permit counsel to be present at the interview.
(c) If counsel is present at the interview, a record may be made of the interview and made part of the record for purposes of appeal.
[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-6.1-11(d).]
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.6.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law › Article 14. Family Law: Establishment of Paternity › Chapter 13. Custody Following Determination of Paternity › 31-14-13-4. Authority of Custodial Parent to Determine Child's Upbringing

Sec. 4. Except as otherwise provided in an order by a court, the custodial parent may determine the child's upbringing, which includes education, health care, and religious training, unless the court determines that the best interests of the child require a limitation on this authority.
[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-6.1-11(b).]
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.95-2009, SEC.3.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law › Article 14. Family Law: Establishment of Paternity › Chapter 13. Custody Following Determination of Paternity › 31-14-13-5. Supervision of Placement

Sec. 5. The court may order the probation department or any licensed child placing agency to supervise the placement to ensure that the custodial or parenting time terms of the decree are carried out if:
(1) both parents or the child request supervision; or
(2) the court finds that without supervision the child's physical health and well-being would be endangered or the child's emotional development would be significantly impaired.
[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-6.1-11(c).]
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.68-2005, SEC.17; P.L.146-2008, SEC.557.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law › Article 14. Family Law: Establishment of Paternity › Chapter 13. Custody Following Determination of Paternity › 31-14-13-6. Modification of Child Custody Order

Sec. 6. The court may not modify a child custody order unless:
(1) modification is in the best interests of the child; and
(2) there is a substantial change in one (1) or more of the factors that the court may consider under section 2 and, if applicable, section 2.5 of this chapter.
[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-6.1-11(e).]
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.96-1999, SEC.4.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law › Article 14. Family Law: Establishment of Paternity › Chapter 13. Custody Following Determination of Paternity › 31-14-13-6.1. Delegation of Parenting Time During Deployment; Automatically Terminates Upon Return

Sec. 6.1. (a) Upon the motion of a parent who has received military deployment orders, the court may delegate the parent's parenting time, or a part of the parent's parenting time, during the time the parent is deployed to a person who has a close and substantial relationship with the parent's child if the court finds that delegating the parent's parenting time is in the best interests of the child.
(b) If a court delegates parenting time under subsection (a), the order delegating parenting time automatically terminates after the parent returns from deployment.
(c) A court may terminate an order delegating parenting time if the court determines that the delegated parenting time is no longer in the best interests of the child.
As added by P.L.55-2012, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law › Article 14. Family Law: Establishment of Paternity › Chapter 13. Custody Following Determination of Paternity › 31-14-13-6.2. Military Duties, Expedited Hearing; Allow Evidence by Electronic Means

Sec. 6.2. (a) Upon a motion of a parent who has received military temporary duty, deployment, or mobilization orders, the court shall hold an expedited hearing to determine or modify the custody of a child or parenting time with a child if the military duties of the parent have a material effect on the parent's ability to appear in person at a regularly scheduled hearing concerning custody or parenting time.
(b) Upon a motion of a parent who has received military temporary duty, deployment, or mobilization orders, the court shall, with reasonable notice, allow the parent to present testimony and evidence by:
(1) telephone;
(2) video teleconference;
(3) Internet; or
(4) other electronic means approved by the court;
in a custody or parenting time proceeding if the military duties of the parent have a material effect on the parent's ability to appear in person at a regularly scheduled hearing concerning custody or parenting time.
As added by P.L.55-2012, SEC.2.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law › Article 14. Family Law: Establishment of Paternity › Chapter 13. Custody Following Determination of Paternity › 31-14-13-6.3. Parent's Active Duty Service Not a Factor; Temporary Modification of Custody

Sec. 6.3. (a) A court may not consider a parent's absence or relocation due to active duty service as a factor in determining custody or permanently modifying a child custody order.
(b) If a court temporarily modifies a custody order due to a parent's active duty service, the order temporarily modifying the custody order terminates automatically not later than ten (10) days after the date the parent notifies the temporary custodian in writing that the parent has returned from active duty service. This subsection does not prevent a court from modifying a child custody order as provided under this article after a parent returns from active duty service.
As added by P.L.80-2010, SEC.28.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law › Article 14. Family Law: Establishment of Paternity › Chapter 13. Custody Following Determination of Paternity › 31-14-13-6.5. Security, Bond, or Guarantee

Sec. 6.5. The court may provide in:
(1) a custody order; or
(2) a modification of a custody order;
for the security, bond, or other guarantee that is satisfactory to the court to secure enforcement of the custody order.
As added by P.L.171-2001, SEC.3.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law › Article 14. Family Law: Establishment of Paternity › Chapter 13. Custody Following Determination of Paternity › 31-14-13-6.7. Security, Bond, or Guarantee; Determinations

Sec. 6.7. (a) The court shall consider requiring security, a bond, or another guarantee under section 6.5 of this chapter if the court makes a finding under subdivision (1), (2), (4), or (7) by clear and convincing evidence. If the court makes a finding under subdivision (1), (2), (4), or (7), the court shall also consider subdivisions (3), (5), (6), (8), and (9) in determining the amount of security, bond, or other guarantee. In making a determination under this section, the court shall consider the following:
(1) Whether a party has previously taken a child out of Indiana or another state in violation of a custody, parenting time, or visitation order.
(2) Whether a party has previously threatened to take a child out of Indiana or another state in violation of a custody, parenting time, or visitation order.
(3) Whether a party has strong ties to Indiana.
(4) Whether a party:
(A) is a citizen of another country;
(B) has strong emotional or cultural ties to the other country; and
(C) has indicated or threatened to take a child out of Indiana to the other country.
(5) Whether a party has friends or family living outside Indiana.
(6) Whether a party does not have a financial reason to stay in Indiana, such as whether the party is unemployed, able to work anywhere, or is financially independent.
(7) Whether a party has engaged in planning that would facilitate removal from Indiana, such as quitting a job, selling the party's primary residence, terminating a lease, closing an account, liquidating other assets, hiding or destroying documents, applying for a passport, applying for a birth certificate, or applying for school or medical records.
(8) Whether a party has a history of marital instability, a lack of parental cooperation, domestic violence, or child abuse.
(9) Whether a party has a criminal record.
After considering evidence, the court shall issue a written determination of security, bond, or other written guarantee supported by findings of fact and conclusions of law.
(b) If a motion for change of judge or change of venue is filed, the court may, before a determination of change of judge or change of venue, consider security, bond, or other guarantee under this chapter.
As added by P.L.171-2001, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.68-2005, SEC.18.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law › Article 14. Family Law: Establishment of Paternity › Chapter 13. Custody Following Determination of Paternity › 31-14-13-7. Determination; Factors Considered

Sec. 7. In making a determination, the court shall consider the factors listed under section 2 of this chapter.
[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-6.1-11(f).]
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.6.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law › Article 14. Family Law: Establishment of Paternity › Chapter 13. Custody Following Determination of Paternity › 31-14-13-8. Custody Modification Proceeding; Violation of Injunction or Temporary Restraining Order as Factor

Sec. 8. An intentional violation by a custodial parent of an injunction or a temporary restraining order issued under IC 31-14-15 (or IC 31-6-6.1-12.1 before its repeal) may be considered a relevant factor under section 2 of this chapter that the court must consider in a proceeding for a custody modification under this chapter.
[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-6.1-12.1(f).]
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.6.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law › Article 14. Family Law: Establishment of Paternity › Chapter 13. Custody Following Determination of Paternity › 31-14-13-9. Custody Modification Proceeding; Admissible Evidence

Sec. 9. In a proceeding for a custody modification, the court may not hear evidence on a matter occurring before the last custody proceeding between the parties unless the matter relates to a change in the factors relating to the best interests of the child as described in section 2 and, if applicable, section 2.5 of this chapter.
[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-6.1-11(g).]
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.96-1999, SEC.5.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law › Article 14. Family Law: Establishment of Paternity › Chapter 13. Custody Following Determination of Paternity › 31-14-13-10. Repealed

[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-6.1-11(h) part.]
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.50-2006, SEC.6. Repealed by P.L.186-2019, SEC.6.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law › Article 14. Family Law: Establishment of Paternity › Chapter 13. Custody Following Determination of Paternity › 31-14-13-10.2. Notice Requirements for Persons Seeking Rights With a Child

Sec. 10.2. Except as provided in IC 31-17-2.2-4, an individual who has or is seeking:
(1) custody of a child;
(2) parenting time with a child; or
(3) grandparent's visitation under IC 31-17-5;
shall at all times keep all other individuals who have or are seeking rights with the child (as described in subdivisions (1) through (3)) advised of the individual's home address and all of the individual's telephone numbers and electronic mail addresses. Information required by this section must be provided in writing, including electronically, to each individual entitled to the information.
As added by P.L.186-2019, SEC.7.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law › Article 14. Family Law: Establishment of Paternity › Chapter 13. Custody Following Determination of Paternity › 31-14-13-10.5. Mandatory Compliance for Nonrelocating and Relocating Individuals

Sec. 10.5. The following must comply with IC 31-17-2.2:
(1) A nonrelocating individual.
(2) A relocating individual.
As added by P.L.186-2019, SEC.8.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law › Article 14. Family Law: Establishment of Paternity › Chapter 13. Custody Following Determination of Paternity › 31-14-13-11. Notice of Passport Application for Child

Sec. 11. (a) If any party to a custody order applies for a passport for the child, the party who applies for the child's passport shall do the following not less than ten (10) days before applying for the child's passport:
(1) File a notice of the passport application with the clerk of the court that issued the custody order.
(2) Send a copy of the notice to the other party.
(b) The parties may jointly agree in writing to waive the requirements of subsection (a).
[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-6.1-11(i), (j).]
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.96-1999, SEC.6.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law › Article 14. Family Law: Establishment of Paternity › Chapter 13. Custody Following Determination of Paternity › 31-14-13-12. Submissions to the Court; Court Requests for Information

Sec. 12. (a) If a person files a petition to establish or modify custody of a child, any person who:
(1) is a party to the custody proceeding; and
(2) has knowledge that:
(A) a party to the custody proceeding has been determined to be a perpetrator of a substantiated report of child abuse or neglect;
(B) the child named in the petition has been the subject of a substantiated report of child abuse or neglect;
(C) the child named in the petition has been determined to be a child in need of services under IC 31-34; or
(D) the child named in the petition has been involved in an informal adjustment under IC 31-34-8;
shall submit to the court in writing under seal that a party to the custody proceeding is a person described in subdivision (2)(A) or the child named in the petition is a child described in subdivision (2)(B), (2)(C), or (2)(D).
(b) A court reviewing a petition to establish or modify the custody of a child may request information from the department of child services regarding a petition or proceeding described in subsection (a)(2). The department shall provide a response under seal to the court's request for information not later than ten (10) days after the department receives the court's request for the information.
As added by P.L.239-2013, SEC.2.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law › Article 14. Family Law: Establishment of Paternity › Chapter 14. Parenting Time Following Determination of Paternity › 31-14-14-0.2. Application of Certain Amendments to Prior Law

Sec. 0.2. The amendments made to IC 31-6-6.1-12 (before its repeal, now codified in this chapter) by P.L.270-1989 apply to adoptions in which a final order is issued by a trial court after May 5, 1989.
As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.497.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law › Article 14. Family Law: Establishment of Paternity › Chapter 14. Parenting Time Following Determination of Paternity › 31-14-14-1. Parenting Time Rights of Noncustodial Parent; in Chambers Interview of Child; Rebuttable Presumption for Supervised Parenting Time

Sec. 1. (a) A noncustodial parent is entitled to reasonable parenting time rights unless the court finds, after a hearing, that parenting time might:
(1) endanger the child's physical health and well-being; or
(2) significantly impair the child's emotional development.
(b) The court may interview the child in chambers to assist the court in determining the child's perception of whether parenting time by the noncustodial parent might endanger the child's physical health or significantly impair the child's emotional development.
(c) In a hearing under subsection (a), there is a rebuttable presumption that a person who has been convicted of:
(1) child molesting (IC 35-42-4-3); or
(2) child exploitation (IC 35-42-4-4(b) or IC 35-42-4-4(c));
might endanger the child's physical health and well-being or significantly impair the child's emotional development.
(d) Except as provided in subsection (e), if a court grants parenting time rights to a person who has been convicted of:
(1) child molesting (IC 35-42-4-3); or
(2) child exploitation (IC 35-42-4-4(b) or IC 35-42-4-4(c));
there is a rebuttable presumption that the parenting time with the child must be supervised.
(e) If a court grants parenting time rights to a person who has been convicted of:
(1) child molesting (IC 35-42-4-3); or
(2) child exploitation (IC 35-42-4-4(b) or IC 35-42-4-4(c));
within the previous five (5) years, the court shall order that the parenting time with the child must be supervised.
(f) The court may permit counsel to be present at the interview. If counsel is present:
(1) a record may be made of the interview; and
(2) the interview may be made part of the record for purposes of appeal.
[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-6.1-12(a).]
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.15-2004, SEC.1; P.L.68-2005, SEC.19; P.L.95-2009, SEC.4; P.L.13-2016, SEC.8; P.L.223-2019, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law › Article 14. Family Law: Establishment of Paternity › Chapter 14. Parenting Time Following Determination of Paternity › 31-14-14-2. Modification or Denial of Parenting Time

Sec. 2. The court may modify an order granting or denying parenting time rights whenever modification would serve the best interests of the child.
[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-6.1-12(b).]
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.68-2005, SEC.20.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law › Article 14. Family Law: Establishment of Paternity › Chapter 14. Parenting Time Following Determination of Paternity › 31-14-14-2.5. Security, Bond, or Guarantee

Sec. 2.5. The court may provide in:
(1) a parenting time order; or
(2) a modification of a parenting time order;
for the security, bond, or other guarantee that is satisfactory to secure enforcement of the parenting time order.
As added by P.L.171-2001, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.68-2005, SEC.21.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law › Article 14. Family Law: Establishment of Paternity › Chapter 14. Parenting Time Following Determination of Paternity › 31-14-14-3. Grant or Denial of Visitation Rights to Noncustodial Parent; Effect on Visitation Rights of Grandparent

Sec. 3. An order granting or denying visitation rights to a noncustodial parent does not affect visitation rights granted to a grandparent under IC 31-17-5-1 or IC 31-17-5-10 (or IC 31-1-11.7-2 before its repeal).
[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-6.1-12(c).]
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.6.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law › Article 14. Family Law: Establishment of Paternity › Chapter 14. Parenting Time Following Determination of Paternity › 31-14-14-4. Missed Parenting Time; Noncustodial Parent in Military

Sec. 4. A noncustodial parent who misses parenting time as the result of participation in an activity of:
(1) the Indiana National Guard; or
(2) a reserve component of the armed forces of the United States;
may make up the lost parenting time as provided in IC 10-16-7-22.
As added by P.L.103-1997, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.2-2003, SEC.71; P.L.68-2005, SEC.22.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law › Article 14. Family Law: Establishment of Paternity › Chapter 14. Parenting Time Following Determination of Paternity › 31-14-14-5. Supervised Parenting Time; Conviction of Crime Involving Domestic or Family Violence; Batterer's Intervention Program

Sec. 5. (a) This section applies if a court finds that a noncustodial parent has been convicted of a crime involving domestic or family violence that was witnessed or heard by the noncustodial parent's child.
(b) There is created a rebuttable presumption that the court shall order that the noncustodial parent's parenting time with the child must be supervised:
(1) for at least one (1) year and not more than two (2) years immediately following the crime involving domestic or family violence; or
(2) until the child becomes emancipated;
whichever occurs first.
(c) As a condition of granting the noncustodial parent unsupervised parenting time, the court may require the noncustodial parent to complete a batterer's intervention program certified by the Indiana coalition against domestic violence.
As added by P.L.188-1999, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.243-1999, SEC.1; P.L.133-2002, SEC.25; P.L.68-2005, SEC.23; P.L.162-2011, SEC.11.