New Indiana Laws Target Child Relocation Issues
Senate Bill 40 presents a new slew of child custody laws aimed at protecting non-custodial parents.
Under a new state measure that took effect at the beginning of this month, custodial or non-custodial parents who want to relocate—even if it's just down the street—must provide increased notification to the other parent 90 days prior to the move.
The law changes also allow a child to go to school in either parent's district without having to pay tuition fees to the school corporation.
According to Patti Taylor, a local Indiana family law attorney, the new bill is a broader version of the previous notification provisions and benefits non-custodial parents the most.
Provisions of Senate Bill 40
The new measure requires that a relocating parent provide at least a 90-day notification by certified mail to anyone who has had or is seeking custody of the child or to those whose visitation schedule would be affected by the move including grandparents.
The notice must have more detailed information than was previously required including the date of anticipated move, the new address, new phone number, the reason for moving, and a proposed parenting schedule.
Under the previous law, a relocating parent only had to notify the other parent if they were moving 100 miles or more away. The new law disregards distance and requires notification of every single move.
If a non-relocating parent is unhappy with the move, they may file a motion in court to prevent the child from relocating, or to modify previous child custody orders. If a motion isn't filed, the relocating parent may immediately move with the child.
I hope this helps you, this is te newest laws in Indiana

