Legislative Update

Mid-Session: Family Law

Filed Under: Family

The following family law bills passed out of their originating house:
 SB 197 Copies of identifying adoption information

SB 206 Child support modification

 SB 292 Notice and hearing on child relocation

  • Previous blog post: http://indianacourts.us/legislative/?p=2409
  • Floor amendments: The bill was amended on 2nd reading to add that a relocating individual is required to file a notice of intent to move with the clerk if the relocation will require the child to transfer to a different school unless the relocating parent has sole legal custody of the child. The bill was also amended to add that a court may order the relocating and nonrelocating parents to participate in mediation or other alternative dispute resolution on its own motion or the request of any party.
  • House sponsors: Sullivan, Manning
  • Read the current bill: http://iga.in.gov/legislative/2019/bills/senate/292

SB 323 Drug testing and visitation 

HB 1520 Child support 

  • Previous blog post: http://indianacourts.us/legislative/?p=2389
  • Floor amendments: The bill was amended on 2nd reading to require the custodial parent to file a notice with the court if the 19-year-old will be in secondary school, with proof of the child’s enrollment and expected graduation date. The amendment also allows the court to issue an order, without a hearing, to continue support through the date of graduation if no one objects.
  • Senate sponsors: Busch, Randolph, Lanane
  • Read the current bill: http://iga.in.gov/legislative/2019/bills/house/1520

The following family law bills died in their originating house: