CHAPTER 10. HEARING TO DETERMINE SUPPORT, CUSTODY, AND PARENTING TIME FOLLOWING DETERMINATION OF PATERNITY
IC 31-14-10
Chapter 10. Hearing to Determine Support, Custody, and
Parenting Time Following Determination of Paternity
IC 31-14-10-1
Hearing to determine support, custody, and parenting time
following initial determination of paternity; order to probation
officer to prepare report
Sec. 1. Upon finding that a man is the child's biological father, the
court shall, in the initial determination, conduct a hearing to
determine the issues of support, custody, and parenting time. Upon
the request of any party or on the court's own motion, the court may
order a probation officer to prepare a report to assist the court in
determining these matters.
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.68-2005, SEC.15;
P.L.146-2008, SEC.555.
IC 31-14-10-2
Consultation with probation officer; referral of child for
evaluation
Sec. 2. The probation officer may do the following:
(1) Consult with any person who may have information about
the child and the child's potential custodial arrangements.
(2) Upon approval of the court, refer the child for professional
diagnosis and evaluation.
(3) Without consent from the child's parent or guardian, consult
with and obtain information concerning the child from:
(A) medical;
(B) psychiatric;
(C) psychological; or
(D) other;
persons who have knowledge of the child.
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.146-2008,
SEC.556.
IC 31-14-10-3
Findings and orders without hearing
Sec. 3. The court may make findings and orders without holding
the hearing required by section 1 of this chapter if:
(1) the mother and the alleged father execute and file with the
court a verified written stipulation; or
(2) the parties have filed a joint petition;
resolving the issues of custody, child support, and parenting time.
The court shall incorporate provisions of the written stipulation or
joint petition into orders entered under this section.
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.68-2005, SEC.16.