Indiana Statutes
§ 31-17-2-13 — Joint legal custody; finding required for award
Indiana § 31-17-2-13
JurisdictionIndiana
Art. 17FAMILY LAW: CUSTODY AND VISITATION
Ch. 2Actions for Child Custody and Modification of Child
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Bluebook
Ind. Code § 31-17-2-13 (2026).
Text
The court may award legal custody of a child
jointly if the court finds that an award of joint legal custody would be
in the best interest of the child.
[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-1-11.5-21(f)
part.]
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Legislative History
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.9.
Nearby Sections
15
§ 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References to repealed or replaced statutes§ 31-10-1-7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"Repealed statutes"§ 31-11-1-1
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