Sec. 16. Upon:

(1) the court’s own motion;

Terms Used In Indiana Code 31-17-2-16

  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
(2) the motion of a party;

(3) the motion of the child;

(4) the motion of the child’s guardian ad litem; or

(5) the motion of the court appointed special advocate;

the court may order the custodian or the joint custodians to obtain counseling for the child under such terms and conditions as the court considers appropriate.

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

As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.129-2005, SEC.2.