Proceeding to modify a child custody determination; proceeding commenced in another state

Ind. Code § 31-21-5-7, under Jurisdiction.

Ind. Code § 31-21-5-7

Sec. 7. In a proceeding to modify a child custody determination, an Indiana court shall determine whether a proceeding to enforce the determination has been commenced in another state. If a proceeding to enforce a child custody determination has been commenced in another state, the Indiana court may: (1) stay the proceeding for modification pending the entry of an order of a court of the other state enforcing, staying, denying, or dismissing the proceeding for enforcement; (2) enjoin the parties from continuing with the proceeding for enforcement; or (3) proceed with the modification under conditions the Indiana court considers appropriate. As added by P.L.138-2007, SEC.45.