Title 31, FAMILY LAW AND JUVENILE LAW

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.…

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 adde…

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 orde…

Sec. 6. (a) If a person files a petition to establish or modify parenting time with a child, any person who: (1) is a party to the parenting time proceeding; and (2) has knowledge that: (A) a party to the parenting time proceeding has been determined to be a perpetrator of a subs…

Sec. 1. (a) A dependent spouse may bring an action in a circuit or superior court to obtain support from the other spouse for the benefit of the dependent spouse and the dependent children in the custody of the dependent spouse if: (1) the other spouse has deserted the dependent …

Sec. 2. (a) A dependent spouse may bring an action under section 1 of this chapter by filing a complaint against the other spouse and against other persons who may be joined as codefendants in the action under section 1(b) of this chapter. The complaint must contain the following…

Sec. 3. Process in actions brought under this chapter is the same as in other civil actions. [Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-7-11-3.] As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.8.

Sec. 4. The court shall hold a hearing on the complaint and make a determination. If the court finds that the allegations in the complaint are true, the court may do any of the following: (1) Order the defendant spouse to pay an amount that is just, equitable, and in the best int…

Sec. 5. If the court orders support to be paid under this chapter, the court may, without appointing a receiver, authorize the dependent spouse to: (1) collect debts owed to the other spouse; and (2) lease or mortgage any part of the other spouse's real property and apply the pro…

Sec. 6. An action to modify an order made under this chapter may be initiated by filing a complaint and providing notice in accordance with sections 2 and 3 of this chapter. [Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-7-11-6.] As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.8.

Sec. 7. If real property is sold under this chapter: (1) the sale must be made by a receiver or commissioner appointed by the court for that purpose; (2) the sale must be of the entire fee; (3) the court may confirm the sale; (4) the court may order deeds; (5) the court may requi…

Sec. 1. An appeal of an adoption decree shall be decided on an expedited basis. [Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-3-1.3-1.] As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.11.

Sec. 2. Except as provided in section 3 of this chapter, if a person whose parental rights are terminated by the entry of an adoption decree challenges the adoption decree not more than the later of: (1) six (6) months after the entry of an adoption decree; or (2) one (1) year af…

Sec. 3. (a) A person who consents to an adoption may not withdraw the consent to adoption after the entry of the adoption decree under IC 31-19-10-4. (b) A person who is served with notice of an adoption under IC 31-19-4 may not: (1) contest the adoption; or (2) establish paterni…

Sec. 4. After the expiration of the period described in section 2 of this chapter, neither a person whose parental rights are terminated by the entry of an adoption decree nor any other person may challenge the adoption decree even if: (1) notice of the adoption was not given; or…

Sec. 1. The juvenile court may punish a person for contempt of court under IC 34-47. [Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-7-15.] As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.1-1998, SEC.167.

Sec. 1. If the department determines that the best interests of the child require action in the juvenile or criminal court, the department shall: (1) refer the case to the juvenile court under IC 31-34-7; or (2) make a referral to the prosecuting attorney if criminal prosecution …

Sec. 2. The department shall assist the juvenile court or the court having criminal jurisdiction during all stages of the proceedings in accordance with the purposes of this article. [Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-11-11(r).] As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.16. Amended by P.L…

Sec. 3. If: (1) the department determines that the best interests of the child require intervention by the department or action in the juvenile or criminal court; and (2) a parent, guardian, or custodian of the child is an active duty member of the military; the department may se…

Sec. 1. This chapter applies to an action to determine whether a child is a child in need of services under: (1) IC 31-34-1-1 through IC 31-34-1-6; (2) IC 31-34-1-10; or (3) IC 31-34-1-11. [Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-16-1 part.] As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.17. Amended…

Sec. 2. On the motion of the attorney for the department, the court may order that: (1) the testimony of a child be taken in a room other than the courtroom and be transmitted to the courtroom by closed circuit television; and (2) the questioning of the child by the parties be tr…

Sec. 3. On the motion of the attorney for the department, the court may order that the testimony of a child be videotaped for use at proceedings to determine whether a child or a whole or half blood sibling of the child is a child in need of services. [Pre-1997 Recodification Cit…

Sec. 4. The court may not make an order under section 2 or 3 of this chapter unless: (1) the testimony to be taken is the testimony of a child who at the time of the trial is: (A) less than fourteen (14) years of age; or (B) at least fourteen (14) years of age but less than eight…

Sec. 5. If the court makes an order under section 2 of this chapter, only the following persons may be in the same room as the child during the child's testimony: (1) Persons necessary to operate the closed circuit television equipment. (2) Persons whose presence the court finds …

Sec. 6. If the court makes an order under section 3 of this chapter, only the following persons may be in the same room as the child during the child's videotaped testimony: (1) The judge. (2) The attorney for the department. (3) The attorney for each party. (4) Persons necessary…

Sec. 7. If the court makes an order under section 2 or 3 of this chapter, only the following persons may question the child: (1) The attorney for the department. (2) The attorneys for the parties. (3) The judge. [Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-16-7 part.] As added by P.L.…

Sec. 1. A finding by a juvenile court that a child committed a delinquent act, or that an adult committed a crime, must be based upon proof beyond a reasonable doubt. [Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-7-13(a) part.] As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.20.

Sec. 2. A finding in a proceeding to terminate parental rights must be based upon clear and convincing evidence. [Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-7-13(a) part.] As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.20.

Sec. 3. A finding not covered by section 1 or 2 of this chapter must be based upon a preponderance of the evidence. [Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-7-13(a) part.] As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.20.