Sec. 5. (a) Except as provided in section 6 of this chapter, the order for the transfer of the proceedings may be made only after a hearing is held on a petition filed by or on behalf of the parent or other person having custody of the children.

     (b) The petition must:

(1) set forth:

(A) the facts upon which the petition is based; and

(B) the reasons for requesting the transfer of the proceedings; and

(2) be verified.

     (c) Notice shall be issued on the petition to the other parent notifying the other parent of:

(1) the pendency of the petition; and

(2) the time and place where the hearing will be heard.

     (d) The hearing court shall:

(1) advance the hearing on the docket; and

(2) promptly hold the hearing.

[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-2-7-2(a).]

As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.8.