Ind. Code § 31-17-2-21
Modification of child custody order
Indiana · Indiana Code Title 31 — Family Law and Juvenile Law · Status: effective
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- Ind. Code § 31-17-2-21, Modification of child custody order, Indiana, version 1 as recorded 2026-09-28, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/1669656
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Sec. 21.
(a) The court may not modify a child custody order unless:
(1) the modification is in the best interests of the child; and
(2) there is a substantial change in one (1) or more of the factors that the court may consider under section 8 and, if applicable, section 8.5 of this chapter.
(b) In making its determination, the court shall consider the factors listed under section 8 of this chapter.
(c) The court shall not hear evidence on a matter occurring before the last custody proceeding between the parties unless the matter relates to a change in the factors relating to the best interests of the child as described by section 8 and, if applicable, section 8.5 of this chapter.