The House Judiciary Committee heard SB 143 on parental rights sponsored by Rep. Lindauer and Rep. Commons. Author Sen. Brown introduced the bill, which: The Committee amended the bill by consent to remove the provision stating that a governmental entity that is a party to a civil, judicial, or administrative proceeding has the burden of proof to demonstrate by clear and … [Read more...] about Parental rights
Family
Written findings in child custody orders
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard HB 1626 on written findings in child custody orders, sponsored by Sen. Brown and authored by Rep. Judy, who presented the bill to the Committee. The bill requires a court to include findings of fact and conclusions of law in a custody order or an appellate decision affirming or reversing a custody order. The Indiana State Bar Association’s Fa … [Read more...] about Written findings in child custody orders
Mid-Session: Family Law
The following family law bills passed out of their originating house: SB 143 Parental rights HB 1626 Written findings in child custody orders … [Read more...] about Mid-Session: Family Law
Written findings in child custody orders
The House Judiciary Committee heard HB 1626 authored by Rep. Judy on written findings in child custody orders. The bill requires a court to include in: (1) a custody order; or (2) an appellate decision affirming or reversing a custody order; the court's findings of fact and conclusions of law on which the custody order or appellate decision is based. The Indiana State Bar … [Read more...] about Written findings in child custody orders
Parental rights
At a previous meeting, the Senate Judiciary Committee heard SB 143 on parental rights, authored by Sen. Liz Brown. The bill: Testimony in support of the bill was provided by the Alliance for Defending Freedom and six members of the public. The American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana testified against the bill. On January 15, 2025, the bill was heard for amend and … [Read more...] about Parental rights