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.

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