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Ind. Code § 31-9-2-107 (2025)

"Relative"

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     Sec. 107. (a) "Relative", for purposes of IC 31-19-18 and IC 31-19-25, means:

(1) an adoptive or whole blood related parent;

(2) a sibling; or

(3) a child.

     (b) "Relative", for purposes of IC 31-34-3, means:

(1) a maternal or paternal grandparent;

(2) an adult aunt or uncle;

(3) a parent of a child's sibling if the parent has legal custody of the sibling; or

(4) any other adult relative suggested by either parent of a child.

     (c) "Relative", for purposes of sections 16.6, 76.2, and 131.7 of this chapter, IC 31-27, IC 31-28-5.8, IC 31-34-4, IC 31-34-19, IC 31-34-23-6, and IC 31-37, means any of the following in relation to a child:

(1) A parent.

(2) A grandparent.

(3) A brother.

(4) A sister.

(5) A stepparent.

(6) A stepgrandparent.

(7) A stepbrother.

(8) A stepsister.

(9) A first cousin.

(10) An uncle.

(11) An aunt.

(12) Any other individual with whom a child has an established and significant relationship.

[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-3-4-9.]

As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.131-2009, SEC.8; P.L.191-2011, SEC.10; P.L.123-2014, SEC.4; P.L.104-2015, SEC.10; P.L.3-2016, SEC.4; P.L.68-2022, SEC.1; P.L.105-2022, SEC.45; P.L.172-2022, SEC.3; P.L.77-2023, SEC.5; P.L.46-2024, SEC.6.

 

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 4 cases, 2012–2019 · leading case: In re the Paternity of W.R.H. Casie N. Wheeler v. William Jesse Hinshaw, 120 N.E.3d 1039 (Ind. Ct. App. 2019).
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In re the Paternity of W.R.H. Casie N. Wheeler v. William Jesse Hinshaw, 120 N.E.3d 1039 (Ind. Ct. App. 2019). · cites it 2× “In support of his argument that legal custody was at issue as soon as he requested a hearing, Father cites Indiana Code section 31-17-2.”
Michael D. Fox v. Melissa J. Fox (mem. dec.), No. 35A02-1607-DR-1675 (Ind. Ct. App. Mar. 7, 2017). · cites it 2× “Ind. Code § 31-9-2-107 .5. Father unquestionably qualifies as a relocating individual.”
David Chamberlin v. Leslie Chamberlin (mem. dec.), No. 49A02-1607-DR-1670 (Ind. Ct. App. Mar. 29, 2017). · cites it 2× “See Ind. Code § 31-9-2-107 .5 (defining “relocating individual” as an individual who “has or is seeking” custody of or parenting time with a child and who intends to move the individual’s principal residence).”
In re the Paternity of K.S. J.S. v. M.M., No. 17A03-1109-JP-438 (Ind. Ct. App. Apr. 18, 2012). · cites it 2× “” Ind. Code § 31-9-2-107 .5. “Relocation” for purposes of Indiana Code chapter 31-17-2.”
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