1. (a) In a child custody proceeding in Indiana, the court may order a party to the proceeding who is in Indiana to appear before the court in person with or without the child. The court may order any person who:

   1. (1) is in Indiana; and

   2. (2) has physical custody or control of the child;

      to appear in person with the child.

2. (b) If a party to a child custody proceeding whose presence is desired by the court is outside Indiana, the court may order that a notice given under IC 31-21-3-3 include a statement:

   1. (1) directing the party to appear in person with or without the child; and
   2. (2) informing the party that failure to appear may result in a decision adverse to the party.

3. (c) The court may enter an order necessary to ensure the safety of:

   1. (1) the child; and
   2. (2) any person ordered to appear under this section.

4. (d) If a party to a child custody proceeding who is outside Indiana:

   1. (1) is directed to appear under subsection (b); or

   2. (2) desires to appear personally before the court with or without the child;

      the court may require another party to pay reasonable and necessary travel and other expenses of the party who appears and of the child.

As added by P.L.138-2007, SEC.45.