Modification of child custody order
Sec. 21. (a) The court may not modify a child custody order
unless:
(1) the modification is in the best interests of the child; and
(2) there is a substantial change in one (1) or more of the factors
that the court may consider under section 8 and, if applicable,
section 8.5 of this chapter.
(b) In making its determination, the court shall consider the
factors listed under section 8 of this chapter.
(c) The court shall 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 by section 8 and, if applicable, section 8.5 of this
chapter.
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.96-1999, SEC.9.
Last modified: May 24, 2006