IC 31-17-2-3 : Commencement of proceeding

Sec. 3. A child custody proceeding is commenced in the court by:

(1) a parent by filing a petition under IC 31-15-2-4, IC 31-15-3-4, or IC 31-16-2-3; or

(2) a person other than a parent by filing a petition seeking a determination of custody of the child.

[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-1-11.5-20(a) part.]

As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.9.