IC 31-14-10
    Chapter 10. Hearing to Determine Support, Custody, andParenting Time Following Determination of Paternity

IC 31-14-10-1
Hearing to determine support, custody, and parenting timefollowing initial determination of paternity; order to probationofficer to prepare report
    Sec. 1. Upon finding that a man is the child's biological father, thecourt shall, in the initial determination, conduct a hearing todetermine the issues of support, custody, and parenting time. Uponthe request of any party or on the court's own motion, the court mayorder a probation officer to prepare a report to assist the court indetermining these matters.
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.68-2005, SEC.15;P.L.146-2008, SEC.555.

IC 31-14-10-2
Consultation with probation officer; referral of child forevaluation
    Sec. 2. The probation officer may do the following:
        (1) Consult with any person who may have information aboutthe child and the child's potential custodial arrangements.
        (2) Upon approval of the court, refer the child for professionaldiagnosis and evaluation.
        (3) Without consent from the child's parent or guardian, consultwith and obtain information concerning the child from:
            (A) medical;
            (B) psychiatric;
            (C) psychological; or
            (D) other;
        persons who have knowledge of the child.
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.146-2008,SEC.556.

IC 31-14-10-3
Findings and orders without hearing
    Sec. 3. The court may make findings and orders without holdingthe hearing required by section 1 of this chapter if:
        (1) the mother and the alleged father execute and file with thecourt a verified written stipulation; or
        (2) the parties have filed a joint petition;
resolving the issues of custody, child support, and parenting time.The court shall incorporate provisions of the written stipulation orjoint petition into orders entered under this section.
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.68-2005, SEC.16.