Ind. Code § 31-21-5-7

Current through P.L. 171-2024
Section 31-21-5-7 - Proceeding to modify a child custody determination; proceeding commenced in another state

In a proceeding to modify a child custody determination, an Indiana court shall determine whether a proceeding to enforce the determination has been commenced in another state. If a proceeding to enforce a child custody determination has been commenced in another state, the Indiana court may:

(1) stay the proceeding for modification pending the entry of an order of a court of the other state enforcing, staying, denying, or dismissing the proceeding for enforcement;
(2) enjoin the parties from continuing with the proceeding for enforcement; or
(3) proceed with the modification under conditions the Indiana court considers appropriate.

IC 31-21-5-7

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