Welcome to the fastest and easiest way to find out about child custody law in Indiana.
How to approach your child custody question depends on your personal circumstances. Most people find themselves wrestling with issues of parental responsibility at the time of a divorce from the child’s other parent. But child custody concerns arise in many other circumstances as well—for example, if a child’s parents never married or if a grandparent or other family member has concerns about a child’s wellbeing.
Here, you'll find clear and accurate information about how to get custody of a child, including:
To start, here are some important things to keep in mind if you find yourself facing a possible child custody fight:
Learn about the child custody resources available to you at the Indiana's 92 County Family Courts.
Indiana courts use the "best interests of the child" standard to make child custody decisions. Specifically, judges refer to Indiana Code Section 31-17-2-8 which says:
The court shall determine custody and enter a custody order in accordance with the best interests of the child. In determining the best interests of the child, there is no presumption favoring either parent. more...
