Sec. 17. (a) Except:

(1) as otherwise agreed by the parties in writing at the time of the custody order; and

Terms Used In Indiana Code 31-17-2-17

  • in writing: include printing, lithographing, or other mode of representing words and letters. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
(2) as provided in subsection (b);

the custodian may determine the child’s upbringing, including the child’s education, health care, and religious training.

     (b) If the court finds after motion by a noncustodial parent that, in the absence of a specific limitation of the custodian’s authority, the child’s:

(1) physical health would be endangered; or

(2) emotional development would be significantly impaired;

the court may specifically limit the custodian’s authority.

[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-1-11.5-21(b).]

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