2006 Indiana Code - CHAPTER 10. HEARING TO DETERMINE SUPPORT, CUSTODY, AND PARENTING TIME FOLLOWING DETERMINATION OF PATERNITY
IC 31-14-10Chapter 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 or caseworker to prepare report
31-14-10-1 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 or caseworker 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.
IC 31-14-10-2
Consultation with probation officer or caseworker; referral of
child for evaluation
31-14-10-2 Sec. 2. The probation officer or caseworker 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.
IC 31-14-10-3
Findings and orders without hearing
31-14-10-3 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.
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