Sec. 3. (a) A proceeding for grandparent's visitation
must be commenced by the filing of a petition entitled, "In Re the
visitation of _________". The petition must:
(1) be filed by a grandparent entitled to receive visitation rights
under this chapter;
(2) be verified; and
(3) set forth the following:
(A) The names and relationship of:
(i) the petitioning grandparent or grandparents;
(ii) each child with whom visitation is sought; and
(iii) the custodial parent or guardian of each child.
(B) The present address of each person named in clause (A).
(C) The date of birth of each child with whom visitation is
sought.
(D) The status under section 1 of this chapter upon which the
grandparent seeks visitation.
(E) The relief sought.
(b) A petition described in subsection (a) must be filed prior to the
date a decree of adoption is entered.
[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-1-11.7-4.]
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.16-2017,
SEC.1.
Notes of Decisions
J.B. & P.B. v. J v. & K v. (mem. dec.), No. 49A02-1712-MI-2754 (Ind. Ct. App. May 23, 2018).
· cites it 8× “” Ind. Code § 31-17-5-3 (a) provides that “[a] proceeding for grandparent’s visitation must be commenced by the filing of a petition” and describes the information the petition must include.”
Joseph S Kornman v. Verna Bowling, 228 N.E.3d 1120 (Ind. Ct. App. 2024).
· cites it 6× “” Ind. Code § 31-17-5-3 (b). Such an action must be filed in “a circuit, superior or probate court of the county in which the child resides.”
In re the Paternity of W.J.L., Minor Child Helen Burns v. Landon Lemings (mem. dec.), No. 44A04-1709-JP-2142 (Ind. Ct. App. Feb. 28, 2018).
· cites it 2× “2 Indiana Code Section 31-17-5-3 of the GVA provides that a proceeding for grandparent visitation must be commenced by the filing of a petition by a grandparent entitled to receive visitation rights under Indiana Code Chapter 31- 2 We are unpersuaded by Father’s reliance on In…”
S P v. G F, No. 22A-AD-02674 (Ind. Ct. App. June 6, 2023).
· cites it 2× “§ 31-17-5-1(a)(1) provides a grandparent with the right to seek visitation if the child’s mother or father is deceased, and pursuant to I.C. § 31-17-5-3(b), a petition for grandparent visitation must be filed, if at all, before an adoption Court of Appeals of Indiana | Opinion…”
In the Guardianship of D.M.: W.G. v. B.P., No. 39A01-1210-GU-463 (Ind. Ct. App. May 21, 2013).
· cites it 2× “Ind. Code § 31-17-5-3 provides: A proceeding for grandparent’s visitation must be commenced by the filing of a petition entitled, “In Re the visitation of ________”.”
Ind. Code § 31-17-5-3(b): 3 cases
Joseph S Kornman v. Verna Bowling, 228 N.E.3d 1120 (Ind. Ct. App. 2024).
“” Ind. Code § 31-17-5-3 (b). Such an action must be filed in “a circuit, superior or probate court of the county in which the child resides.”
S P v. G F, No. 22A-AD-02674 (Ind. Ct. App. June 6, 2023).
“§ 31-17-5-1(a)(1) provides a grandparent with the right to seek visitation if the child’s mother or father is deceased, and pursuant to I.C. § 31-17-5-3(b), a petition for grandparent visitation must be filed, if at all, before an adoption Court of Appeals of Indiana | Opinion…”
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