§ 31-21-5-5 — Notice and opportunity to be heard; intervention and joinder

Indiana § 31-21-5-5

• Jurisdiction: Indiana
• Art. 21: UNIFORM CHILD CUSTODY JURISDICTION
• Ch. 5: Jurisdiction

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(a) Before a child custody determination is
made under this article, notice and an opportunity to be heard in
accordance with the standards of IC 31-21-3-3 must be given to the
following persons:
(1) Persons entitled to notice under Indiana law as in child
custody proceedings between residents of Indiana.
(2) A parent whose parental rights have not been previously
terminated.
(3) Any person having physical custody of the child.
(b) This article does not govern the enforceability of a child custody
determination made without notice or an opportunity to be heard.
(c) The obligation to join a party and the right to intervene as a party
in a child custody proceeding under this article are governed by Indiana
law in the same manner as in child custody proceedings between
Indiana residents.

Legislative History

As added by P.L.138-2007, SEC.45.