Indiana Statutes
§ 31-17-2-21 — Modification of child custody order
Indiana § 31-17-2-21
JurisdictionIndiana
Art. 17FAMILY LAW: CUSTODY AND VISITATION
Ch. 2Actions for Child Custody and Modification of Child
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Ind. Code § 31-17-2-21 (2026).
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(a)The court may not modify a child custody
order unless:
(1)the 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 8 and, if applicable,
section 8.5 of this chapter.
(b)In making its determination, the court shall consider the factors
listed under section 8 of this chapter.
(c)The court shall not hear evidence on a matter occurring before
the last custody proceeding between the parties unless the matter
relates to a change in the factors relating to the best interests of the
child as described by section 8 and, if applicable, section 8.5 of this
chapter.
[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-1-11.5-22(d), (e),
(f).]
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Legislative History
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.96-1999,
SEC.9.
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References to repealed or replaced statutes§ 31-10-1-7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"Repealed statutes"§ 31-11-1-1
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