Indiana Code
Chapter 2. Actions for Child Custody and Modification of Child Custody Orders
31-17-2-17. Custodian May Determine Child's Upbringing

Sec. 17. (a) Except:
(1) as otherwise agreed by the parties in writing at the time of the custody order; and
(2) as provided in subsection (b);
the custodian may determine the child's upbringing, including the child's education, health care, and religious training.
(b) If the court finds after motion by a noncustodial parent that, in the absence of a specific limitation of the custodian's authority, the child's:
(1) physical health would be endangered; or
(2) emotional development would be significantly impaired;
the court may specifically limit the custodian's authority.
[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-1-11.5-21(b).]
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.9.

Structure Indiana Code

Indiana Code

Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law

Article 17. Family Law: Custody and Visitation Rights

Chapter 2. Actions for Child Custody and Modification of Child Custody Orders

31-17-2-1. Jurisdiction

31-17-2-2. Application of Indiana Rules of Civil Procedure

31-17-2-3. Commencement of Proceeding

31-17-2-4. Repealed

31-17-2-5. Responsive Pleading or Counter Petition

31-17-2-6. Hearing

31-17-2-7. Court to Determine Law and Facts

31-17-2-8. Custody Order

31-17-2-8.1. "Disability"; Custody

31-17-2-8.3. Supervised Parenting Time; Conviction of Crime Involving Domestic or Family Violence; Batterer's Intervention Program

31-17-2-8.5. Consideration of De Facto Custodian Factors

31-17-2-9. Court Interview of Child in Chambers

31-17-2-10. Professional Personnel; Court Consultation; Cross-Examination

31-17-2-11. Temporary Custodian

31-17-2-12. Investigation and Report Concerning Custodial Arrangements for Child

31-17-2-13. Joint Legal Custody; Finding Required for Award

31-17-2-14. Joint Legal Custody; Division of Physical Custody

31-17-2-15. Joint Legal Custody; Matters Considered in Making Award

31-17-2-16. Counseling for Child

31-17-2-17. Custodian May Determine Child's Upbringing

31-17-2-18. Continuing Supervision

31-17-2-19. Travel and Other Expenses of Witnesses

31-17-2-20. Confidentiality of Interview, Report, or Investigation

31-17-2-21. Modification of Child Custody Order

31-17-2-21.1. Delegation of Parenting Time During Deployment; Automatically Terminates Upon Return

31-17-2-21.2. Military Duties; Expedited Hearing; Allow Evidence by Electronic Means

31-17-2-21.3. Parent's Active Duty Service Not a Factor; Temporary Modification of Custody

31-17-2-21.5. Security, Bond, or Guarantee

31-17-2-21.7. Security, Bond, or Guarantee; Determinations

31-17-2-21.8. Parenting Time; Drug Testing

31-17-2-22. Custodial Parent's Violation of Injunction or Temporary Restraining Order Considered in Custody Modification

31-17-2-23. Repealed

31-17-2-24. Notice of Passport Application for Child

31-17-2-25. Petition for Emergency Placement With Person Other Than Noncustodial Parent; Hearing

31-17-2-26. Submissions to the Court; Court Requests for Information