Indiana · IN
A plain-English reference to Indiana custody terminology, joint custody, parenting time, relocation, child preferences, and order changes.
Ind. Code § 31-17-2-8; Indiana Parenting Time Guidelines. In Indiana, courts generally describe the schedule as a indiana parenting time guidelines. The court's decision is based on the child's best interests, not simply a parent's preferred percentage of time.
No presumption; the Parenting Time Guidelines supply the default minimum schedule.
Given more weight at age 14 or older.
Ind. Code § 31-17-2.2 requires a relocation notice filed with the court at least 30 days before the move.
A substantial change in one or more statutory factors is required.
Under the UCCJEA the child generally must have lived in the state for the 6 months before filing (or since birth, if younger). The state publishes detailed Parenting Time Guidelines used as the default.
Put regular time, holidays, exchanges, communication, and dispute steps in one written plan. Then keep the actual schedule and handoffs organized as circumstances change.
Indiana applies the statute or rule summarized above and decides parenting time by the child's best interests. Read the official court resource before filing.
Ind. Code § 31-17-2.2 requires a relocation notice filed with the court at least 30 days before the move.
A substantial change in one or more statutory factors is required.
Compare the rule with your written plan, schedule, and records before you file or negotiate.
Filing venue, required classes, and the terminology each state's courts use.
2-2-3, 2-2-5-5, week-on/week-off, and every other common rotation.
Count overnights across a full cycle the way state worksheets do.
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Applies your state's own guideline model to your numbers.
Terminology, parent-education requirements, and filing venue are taken from each state's court self-help materials and statutes. Requirements change — confirm with the court where you file.
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