Sec. 2. (a) The court may grant visitation rights if the court determines that visitation rights are in the best interests of the child.
(b) In determining the best interests of the child under this section, the court may consider whether a grandparent has had or has attempted to have meaningful contact with the child.
(c) The court may interview the child in chambers to assist the court in determining the child's perception of whether visitation by a grandparent is in the best interests of the child.
(d) The court may permit counsel to be present at the interview. If counsel is present:
(1) a record may be made of the interview; and
(2) the interview may be made part of the record for purposes of appeal.
[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-1-11.7-3.]
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.15-2004, SEC.3.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law
Article 17. Family Law: Custody and Visitation Rights
Chapter 5. Grandparent's Visitation
31-17-5-0.2. Application of Certain Amendments to Prior Law
31-17-5-0.3. Application of Certain Amendments to Prior Law
31-17-5-1. Right to Seek Visitation
31-17-5-2. Best Interest of the Child; in Chambers Interview of the Child
31-17-5-5. Service of Petition and Summons
31-17-5-7. Modification of Order
31-17-5-8. Paternity Proceedings; Effect on Visitation Rights
31-17-5-9. Adoption; Effect on Visitation Rights
31-17-5-10. Marriage of Child's Parents Dissolved in Another State; Right to Seek Visitation