2020 Indiana Code
Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law
Article 21. Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Act
Chapter 5. Jurisdiction
31-21-5-5. Notice and Opportunity to Be Heard; Intervention and Joinder
Sec. 5. (a) Before a child custody determination is made under this article, notice and an opportunity to be heard in accordance with the standards of IC 31-21-3-3 must be given to the following persons:
(1) Persons entitled to notice under Indiana law as in child custody proceedings between residents of Indiana.
(2) A parent whose parental rights have not been previously terminated.
(3) Any person having physical custody of the child.
(b) This article does not govern the enforceability of a child custody determination made without notice or an opportunity to be heard.
(c) The obligation to join a party and the right to intervene as a party in a child custody proceeding under this article are governed by Indiana law in the same manner as in child custody proceedings between Indiana residents.
As added by P.L.138-2007, SEC.45.
