Assignment task: Using the Indiana Code section that discusses our state's custody provisions. What Indiana Code section answers questions 1 through 5?
Q1. What is the correctly cited code section that discusses Indiana's custody provisions?
Q2. Have any specific guidelines for determining best interest been adopted by statue? By judicial decision?
Q3. Based on the guideline found in the Code and case law, what factors should be considered when determining custody?
Q4. Is domestic violence a factor to be considered? If so, how?
Q5. Define joint custody? Is joint custody a permissible option? If yes, is there a presumption in favor of joint custody? Can joint custody be ordered over the objection of a parent?