Sec. 1. A biological mother of a child born out of wedlock has sole legal custody of the child, except as provided in IC 16-37-2-2.1, and unless a statute or court order provides otherwise under the following:
(1) IC 12-26 (involuntary commitment of a child).
(2) IC 29-3 (guardianship and protective proceedings under the probate code).
(3) IC 31-14 (custody of a child born outside of a marriage).
(4) IC 31-34 (child in need of services).
(5) IC 31-37 (delinquent child).
(6) IC 35-46 (offenses against the family).
(7) IC 35-50 (criminal sentences).
(8) An order by a court that has jurisdiction over the child.
[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-6.1-19.5.]
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.25-2010, SEC.2.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law
Article 14. Family Law: Establishment of Paternity
Chapter 13. Custody Following Determination of Paternity
31-14-13-1. Sole Legal Custody in Biological Mother; Exceptions
31-14-13-2. Factors of Custody Determination
31-14-13-2.3. Joint Legal Custody; Finding Required for Award; Factors Considered in Making Award
31-14-13-2.5. Consideration of De Facto Custodian Factors
31-14-13-3. Interview of Child in Chambers
31-14-13-4. Authority of Custodial Parent to Determine Child's Upbringing
31-14-13-5. Supervision of Placement
31-14-13-6. Modification of Child Custody Order
31-14-13-6.1. Delegation of Parenting Time During Deployment; Automatically Terminates Upon Return
31-14-13-6.2. Military Duties, Expedited Hearing; Allow Evidence by Electronic Means
31-14-13-6.3. Parent's Active Duty Service Not a Factor; Temporary Modification of Custody
31-14-13-6.5. Security, Bond, or Guarantee
31-14-13-6.7. Security, Bond, or Guarantee; Determinations
31-14-13-7. Determination; Factors Considered
31-14-13-9. Custody Modification Proceeding; Admissible Evidence
31-14-13-10.2. Notice Requirements for Persons Seeking Rights With a Child
31-14-13-10.5. Mandatory Compliance for Nonrelocating and Relocating Individuals
31-14-13-11. Notice of Passport Application for Child
31-14-13-12. Submissions to the Court; Court Requests for Information