Indiana Code
Chapter 2. Definitions
20-18-2-13. "Parent"

Sec. 13. "Parent" means:
(1) the natural father or mother of a child;
(2) in the case of adoption, the adopting father or mother of a child;
(3) if custody of the child has been awarded in a court proceeding to someone other than the mother or father, the court appointed guardian or custodian of the child; or
(4) if the parents of a child are divorced, the parent to whom the divorce decree or modification awards custody or control with respect to a right or obligation under this title.
[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citations: 20-8.1-1-3; 20-10.1-1-9.]
As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.2.

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