Indiana Statutes

§ 31-9-2-67 — "Joint legal custody"

Indiana § 31-9-2-67
JurisdictionIndiana
Art. 9DEFINITIONS

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Ind. Code § 31-9-2-67 (2026).

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"Joint legal custody", for purposes of IC 31-14-13, IC 31-17-2-13, IC 31-17-2-14, and IC 31-17-2-15, means that the persons awarded joint custody will share authority and responsibility for the major decisions concerning the child's upbringing, including the child's education, health care, and religious training. [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.1. Amended by P.L.95-2009, SEC.1.

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