Indiana § 31-15-4-9 - Counseling
Full text of Indiana Indiana Code § 31-15-4-9 — Counseling, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 31-15-4-9. Counseling
Sec. 9. The court may require the parties to seek counseling for themselves or for a child of the parties under such terms and conditions that the court considers appropriate if:
(1) either party makes a motion for counseling in an effort to improve conditions of their marriage;
(2) a party, the child of the parties, the child's guardian ad litem or court appointed special advocate, or the court makes a motion for counseling for the child; or
(3) the court makes a motion for counseling for parties who are the parents of a child less than eighteen (18) years of age.
[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-1-11.5-7(f) part.]
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.7.
Frequently Asked Questions About Indiana § 31-15-4-9
What does Indiana Code § 31-15-4-9 cover?
Section 31-15-4-9 ("Counseling") is part of the Indiana Code, the codified statutory law of Indiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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