Sec. 3. (a) A proceeding for grandparent's visitation must be commenced by the filing of a petition entitled, "In Re the visitation of _________". The petition must:
(1) be filed by a grandparent entitled to receive visitation rights under this chapter;
(2) be verified; and
(3) set forth the following:
(A) The names and relationship of:
(i) the petitioning grandparent or grandparents;
(ii) each child with whom visitation is sought; and
(iii) the custodial parent or guardian of each child.
(B) The present address of each person named in clause (A).
(C) The date of birth of each child with whom visitation is sought.
(D) The status under section 1 of this chapter upon which the grandparent seeks visitation.
(E) The relief sought.
(b) A petition described in subsection (a) must be filed prior to the date a decree of adoption is entered.
[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-1-11.7-4.]
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.16-2017, SEC.1.
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