Indiana § 31-21-6-3 - Temporary orders
Full text of Indiana Indiana Code § 31-21-6-3 — Temporary orders, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 31-21-6-3. Temporary orders
Sec. 3. (a) An Indiana court that does not have jurisdiction to modify a child custody determination may issue a temporary order enforcing:
(1) a visitation schedule made by a court of another state; or
(2) the visitation provisions of a child custody determination of another state that does not provide for a specific visitation schedule.
(b) If an Indiana court makes an order under subsection (a)(2), the Indiana court shall specify in the order a period that it considers adequate to allow the petitioner to obtain an order from a court having jurisdiction under the criteria specified in IC 31-21-5. The order remains in effect until:
(1) an order is obtained from the court having jurisdiction; or
(2) the period expires.
As added by P.L.138-2007, SEC.45.
Frequently Asked Questions About Indiana § 31-21-6-3
What does Indiana Code § 31-21-6-3 cover?
Section 31-21-6-3 ("Temporary orders") 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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