Indiana Child Custody State Law

Burns Indiana Code Annotated, Title 31, Article 17, Chapter 2, Section 8 (Burns Ind. Code Ann.Sec. 31-17-2-8).

The court shall enter a custody order in accordance with the best interests of the child. In determining the best interests of the child, there is no presumption favoring either parent. The court shall consider all relevant factors, including: the age and sex of the child; the wishes of the child’s parent or parents; the wishes of the child, with more consideration
given to the child’s wishes if the child is at least fourteen (14) years of age; the interaction and interrelationship of the child with: the child’s parent or parents; the child’s sibling; and any other person who may significantly affect the child’s best interests; the child’s adjustment to the child’s home, school and community; the mental and physical health of all individuals involved; evidence of a pattern of domestic violence by either parent. A court may also award custody to a nonparent caretaker, called a de facto custodian, upon consideration of additional best interest factors.

Fathers Rights Blog | Child Custody State Law List .. Above info from a 2004 legal publication.
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