Indiana Statutes
§ 31-17-5-2 — Best interest of the child; in chambers interview of the child
Indiana § 31-17-5-2
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Ind. Code § 31-17-5-2 (2026).
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(a)The court may grant visitation rights if the
court determines that visitation rights are in the best interests of the
child.
(b)In determining the best interests of the child under this section,
the court may consider whether a grandparent has had or has attempted
to have meaningful contact with the child.
(c)The court may interview the child in chambers to assist the court
in determining the child's perception of whether visitation by a
grandparent is in the best interests of the child.
(d)The court may permit counsel to be present at the interview. If
counsel is present:
(1)a record may be made of the interview; and
(2)the interview may be made part of the record for purposes of
appeal.
[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-1-11.7-3.]
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Legislative History
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.15-2004,
SEC.3.
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References to repealed or replaced statutes§ 31-10-1-7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"Repealed statutes"§ 31-11-1-1
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