Indiana § 31-21-6-7 - Proceedings pending in another state
Full text of Indiana Indiana Code § 31-21-6-7 — Proceedings pending in another state, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 31-21-6-7. Proceedings pending in another state
Sec. 7. If a proceeding for enforcement under this article is commenced in an Indiana court and the court determines that a proceeding to modify the determination is pending in a court of another state having jurisdiction to modify the determination under IC 31-21-5, the enforcing court shall immediately communicate with the modifying court. The proceeding for enforcement continues unless the enforcing court, after consultation with the modifying court, stays or dismisses the proceeding.
As added by P.L.138-2007, SEC.45.
Source: official Indiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Indiana § 31-21-6-7
What does Indiana Code § 31-21-6-7 cover?
Section 31-21-6-7 ("Proceedings pending in another state") 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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