Sec. 7. In a proceeding to modify a child custody determination, an Indiana court shall determine whether a proceeding to enforce the determination has been commenced in another state. If a proceeding to enforce a child custody determination has been commenced in another state, the Indiana court may:
(1) stay the proceeding for modification pending the entry of an order of a court of the other state enforcing, staying, denying, or dismissing the proceeding for enforcement;
(2) enjoin the parties from continuing with the proceeding for enforcement; or
(3) proceed with the modification under conditions the Indiana court considers appropriate.
As added by P.L.138-2007, SEC.45.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law
Article 21. Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Act
31-21-5-1. Jurisdiction Requirements
31-21-5-2. Exclusive, Continuing Jurisdiction of Child Custody Cases
31-21-5-3. Modification of a Child Custody Determination Made in Another State
31-21-5-5. Notice and Opportunity to Be Heard; Intervention and Joinder
31-21-5-6. Proceeding Commenced in Another State; Court Review of Documents
31-21-5-7. Proceeding to Modify a Child Custody Determination; Proceeding Commenced in Another State
31-21-5-8. Court Declining Exercise of Jurisdiction
31-21-5-10. Information Required by Each Party in a Child Custody Proceeding
31-21-5-11. Additional Information Required by Each Party in a Child Custody Proceeding
31-21-5-12. Continuous Duty to Inform