Ind. Code § 31-21-5-5

Notice and opportunity to be heard; intervention and joinder

As added by P.L.138-2007, SEC.45.
  1. (a) Before a child custody determination is made under this article, notice and an opportunity to be heard in accordance with the standards of IC 31-21-3-3 must be given to the following persons:

    1. (1) Persons entitled to notice under Indiana law as in child custody proceedings between residents of Indiana.
    2. (2) A parent whose parental rights have not been previously terminated.
    3. (3) Any person having physical custody of the child.
  2. (b) This article does not govern the enforceability of a child custody determination made without notice or an opportunity to be heard.
  3. (c) The obligation to join a party and the right to intervene as a party in a child custody proceeding under this article are governed by Indiana law in the same manner as in child custody proceedings between Indiana residents.

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

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