Indiana Code
Ind. Code § 31-17-5-7 (2026)
Modification of order
✓ current as of May 2026
Sec. 7. The court may modify an order granting or denying visitation rights whenever modification would serve the best interests of the child.
[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-1-11.7-8.]
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.9.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 18
cases (2 in the last 5 years), 1999–2026 · leading case: In Re the Visitation of L-A.D.W., R.W. v. M.D. & W.D., 38 N.E.3d 993 (Ind. 2015).
In Re the Visitation of L-A.D.W., R.W. v. M.D. & W.D., 38 N.E.3d 993 (Ind. 2015). “Under Indiana Code § 31-17-5-7, “[t]he court may modify an order granting or denying visitation rights whenever modification would serve the best interests of the child.”
Crafton v. Gibson, 752 N.E.2d 78 (Ind. Ct. App. 2001). “[I.C § 31-17-5-7]. Such judicial oversight adequately protects the integrity of the family while promoting the welfare of the children.”
Ramsey v. Ramsey, 863 N.E.2d 1232 (Ind. Ct. App. 2007). “” Ind. Code § 31-17-5-7 . As we have previously noted, “[s]uch judicial oversight adequately protects the integrity of the family while promoting the welfare of the children.”
Santana v. Santana, 708 N.E.2d 886 (Ind. Ct. App. 1999). “Indiana Code § 31-17-5-7 specifically provides for modification stating that “[t]he court may modify an order granting or denying visitation rights whenever modification would serve the best interests, of the child.” Based on our reasoning in Marriage of K.”
In Re Guardianship of JEM, 870 N.E.2d 517 (Ind. Ct. App. 2007). “See I.C. § 31-17-5-7. In addition, to ensure compliance with the United States Constitution, a trial court considering a request for grandparent visitation must enter findings addressing: 1) the presumption that a fit parent acts in his or her child's best interests; 2) the…”
In the Matter of the Adoption of A.A. & L.A. (Minor Child.) J.B. & S.B. v. R.C. & N.C., 51 N.E.3d 380 (Ind. Ct. App. 2016). “” I.C. § 31-17-5-7. Parents argue that Grandparents “wholly failed to present any testimony, exhibits, or evidence to support that it is in the best interest of the children” and therefore “the order for visitation must fail.”
D.G. v. W.M., 118 N.E.3d 26 (Ind. Ct. App. 2019). “" Ind. Code § 31-17-5-7 . A court will be found to have abused its discretion only when "its decision is against the logic and effect of the facts and circumstances before the court or is contrary to law.”
In Re Marriage of JDS & ALS, 953 N.E.2d 1187 (Ind. Ct. App. 2011). “" Ind.Code § 31-17-5-7. Visitation rights survive the adoption of the child by a stepparent.”
In re the Visitation of A.D. & B.D., Candy Miller v. Abby Dickens, 18 N.E.3d 304 (Ind. Ct. App. 2014). “When the parties discuss the alternative argument about whether this case should have been treated as a modification action, the parties dispute who would carry the burden of proof if this case were a petition for modification of grandparent visitation under Indiana Code §…”
Handshoe v. Ridgway, 870 N.E.2d 517 (Ind. Ct. App. 2007). “See I.C. § 31-17-5-7. In addition, to ensure compliance with the United States Constitution, a trial court considering a request for grandparent visitation must enter findings addressing: 1) the presumption that a fit parent acts in his or her child’s best interests; 2) the…”
M.S. v. A.L.S., 953 N.E.2d 1187 (Ind. Ct. App. 2011). “” Ind.Code § 31-17-5-7. Visitation rights survive the adoption of the child by a stepparent.”
Deitra Mangrum v. Randi Mangrum, No. 25A-MI-02003 (Ind. Ct. App. Apr. 30, 2026). “” Ind. Code § 31-17-5-7 . We review a trial court’s order modifying grandparent visitation for an abuse of discretion.”
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