Indiana Statutes
§ 31-14-13-6 — Modification of child custody order
Indiana § 31-14-13-6
JurisdictionIndiana
Art. 14FAMILY LAW: ESTABLISHMENT OF
Ch. 13Custody Following Determination of Paternity
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Ind. Code § 31-14-13-6 (2026).
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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).]
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Legislative History
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.96-1999,
SEC.4.
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References to repealed or replaced statutes§ 31-10-1-7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"Repealed statutes"§ 31-11-1-1
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