Indiana Statutes
§ 31-14-13-2 — Factors of custody determination
Indiana § 31-14-13-2
JurisdictionIndiana
Art. 14FAMILY LAW: ESTABLISHMENT OF
Ch. 13Custody Following Determination of Paternity
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Ind. Code § 31-14-13-2 (2026).
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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
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Related
Paternity of K.I. ex rel. J.I. v. J.H.
903 N.E.2d 453 (Indiana Supreme Court, 2009)
In Re Guardianship of Ll
745 N.E.2d 222 (Indiana Court of Appeals, 2001)
Thomas v. Carlson
867 N.E.2d 167 (Indiana Court of Appeals, 2007)
In Re Paternity of Winkler
725 N.E.2d 124 (Indiana Court of Appeals, 2000)
Heagy v. Kean
864 N.E.2d 383 (Indiana Court of Appeals, 2007)
Sabo v. Sabo
858 N.E.2d 1064 (Indiana Court of Appeals, 2006)
In Re Paternity of KJL
725 N.E.2d 155 (Indiana Court of Appeals, 2000)
Louis v. Kenseth
725 N.E.2d 155 (Indiana Court of Appeals, 2000)
Dana V. v. Joan L.
913 N.E.2d 207 (Indiana Court of Appeals, 2009)
Winkler v. Roberson
725 N.E.2d 124 (Indiana Court of Appeals, 2000)
Christina Feiock v. Korey Ricciardi (mem. dec.)
(Indiana Court of Appeals, 2016)
In re the Paternity of: L.S., Chen Su v. James Lowe (mem. dec.)
(Indiana Court of Appeals, 2016)
In re The Paternity of: K.B.: Kyle Burkholder v. Amanda Jensma (mem. dec.)
(Indiana Court of Appeals, 2018)
Paternity: Brittney Kozenko v. Isaac Diaz
(Indiana Court of Appeals, 2024)
In re the Paternity of K.W. (Minor Child): K.P. v. W.W. (mem. dec.)
(Indiana Court of Appeals, 2018)
Angel Schoettle v. Chad Schoettle (mem. dec.)
(Indiana Court of Appeals, 2015)
In the Matter of A.J. (Child Alleged to be in Need of Services) and M.G. (Mother) v. The Indiana Department of Child Services (mem. dec.)
(Indiana Court of Appeals, 2020)
In the Paternity of M.S., L.S. and S.S. Maria Arriaga v. State of Indiana as Next Friend Gabriela Ivonne De Landa, (Mother), and Samuel Salazar, (Father)
(Indiana Court of Appeals, 2020)
In re the Paternity of E.G.C., Minor Child, Lisa Jacobs (Click) v. Ryan Delagrange (mem. dec.)
(Indiana Court of Appeals, 2020)
In re the Matter of the Paternity of: C.A.S.R. (Minor Child), Tara Marie Seitz v. Christopher Adam Rhodaback (mem. dec.)
(Indiana Court of Appeals, 2020)
Legislative History
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.96-1999,
SEC.2; P.L.133-2002, SEC.24.
Nearby Sections
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§ 31-10-1-1
Purpose of recodification act§ 31-10-1-2
Statutory construction§ 31-10-1-3
Effect on existing rights and liabilities§ 31-10-1-5
References to repealed or replaced statutes§ 31-10-1-7
References to rules§ 31-10-2-1
Policy and purpose§ 31-10-2-3
Rights of persons with a disability§ 31-11-0.1-1
"Repealed statutes"§ 31-11-1-1
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