Sec. 8. A court that finds an intentional violation without justifiable cause by a custodial parent of an injunction or a temporary restraining order issued under this chapter (or IC 31-1-11.5-26 before its repeal):
(1) shall find the custodial parent in contempt of court;
(2) shall order the exercise of parenting time that was not exercised due to the violation under this section at a time the court considers compatible with the schedules of the noncustodial parent and the child;
(3) may order payment by the custodial parent of reasonable attorney's fees, costs, and expenses to the noncustodial parent; and
(4) may order the custodial parent to perform community restitution or service without compensation in a manner specified by the court.
[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-1-11.5-26(e).]
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.32-2000, SEC.19; P.L.68-2005, SEC.51.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law
Article 17. Family Law: Custody and Visitation Rights
Chapter 4. Parenting Time Rights of Noncustodial Parent
31-17-4-1.1. "Disability"; Parenting Time
31-17-4-2. Modification or Denial; Restriction of Parenting Time Rights
31-17-4-2.5. Security, Bond, or Guarantee
31-17-4-3. Attorney's Fees, Court Costs, and Litigation Expenses
31-17-4-4. Permanent Injunction Against Custodial Parent
31-17-4-5. Temporary Restraining Order Against Custodial Parent
31-17-4-9. Additional Remedies
31-17-4-10. Missed Parenting Time; Parent in Military
31-17-4-11. Submissions to the Court; Court Requests for Information