Indiana Code
Chapter 2. Actions for Child Custody and Modification of Child Custody Orders
31-17-2-21.3. Parent's Active Duty Service Not a Factor; Temporary Modification of Custody

Sec. 21.3. (a) A court may not consider a parent's absence or relocation due to active duty service as a factor in determining custody or permanently modifying a child custody order.
(b) If a court temporarily modifies a custody order due to a parent's active duty service, the order temporarily modifying the custody order terminates automatically not later than ten (10) days after the date the parent notifies the temporary custodian in writing that the parent has returned from active duty service. This subsection does not prevent a court from modifying a child custody order as provided under this article after a parent returns from active duty service.
As added by P.L.80-2010, SEC.45.

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 Repealed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