Information to be submitted under oath
Sec. 9. (a) Every party in a custody proceeding, other than an
action for dissolution of marriage, in the first pleading or in an
affidavit attached to that pleading shall give information under oath
as to the child's present address, the places where the child has lived
within the last five (5) years, and the names and present addresses of
the persons with whom the child has lived during that period. In this
pleading or affidavit every party shall further declare under oath
whether the party:
(1) has participated (as a party, witness, or in any other
capacity) in any other litigation concerning the custody of the
same child in this or any other state;
(2) has information of any custody proceeding concerning the
child pending in a court of this or any other state; and
(3) knows of any person not a party to the proceedings who has
physical custody of the child or claims to have custody, or
parenting time rights with respect to the child.
(b) If the declaration as to any of the above items is in the
affirmative the declarant shall give additional information under oath
as required by the court. The court may examine the parties under
oath as to details of the information furnished and as to other matters
pertinent to the court's jurisdiction and the disposition of the case.
(c) Each party has a continuing duty to inform the court of any
custody proceeding concerning the child in this or any other state of
which the party obtained information during this proceeding.
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.68-2005, SEC.39.
Last modified: May 24, 2006