Ind. Code § 31-21-3-1
Binding nature of child custody determination
Indiana · Indiana Code Title 31 — Family Law and Juvenile Law · Status: effective
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- Ind. Code § 31-21-3-1, Binding nature of child custody determination, Indiana, version 1 as recorded 2026-09-28, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/1670165
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Sec. 1. A child custody determination made by an Indiana court that has jurisdiction under this article binds each person who has:
(1) been served with notice in accordance with Indiana law;
(2) been notified in accordance with section 3 of this chapter; or
(3) submitted to the jurisdiction of the court;
and who has been given an opportunity to be heard. A child custody determination described in this section is conclusive as to the decided issues of law and fact except to the extent the determination is modified.