Indiana § 31-14-13-9 - Custody modification proceeding; admissible evidence
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§ 31-14-13-9. Custody modification proceeding; admissible evidence
Sec. 9. In a proceeding for a custody modification, the court may not hear evidence on a matter occurring before the last custody proceeding between the parties unless the matter relates to a change in the factors relating to the best interests of the child as described in section 2 and, if applicable, section 2.5 of this chapter.
[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-6.1-11(g).]
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.96-1999, SEC.5.
Source: official Indiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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