This section of the Children’s Law Center of Indiana contains papers, articles, and sections of the 2017 Deskbook on statutes, case law, and other information pertaining to Guardianship and Third Party Custody. Please click on the desired topic in order to view more information.

Case Law Updates

Case law updates are synopses of published decisions of the Indiana Supreme Court and the Indiana Courts of Appeals. They contain discussions of children’s legal issues pertaining to Guardianship and Third Party Custody. In the synopses, the holdings deemed significant to Guardianship and Third Party Custody topics are in bold type. These updates do not substitute for a thorough review of the case law on the topic and the individual opinions by a licensed Indiana attorney.

Requesting Custody Of A Child Who Is Not Yours

Guardianship and Third Party Custody Papers and Articles

Guardianship and Third Party Custody FAQ Videos

These videos contain information about some of the more general and asked about areas of Guardianship and Third Party Custody Law. Please click on the video topic of interest to you for more information.

Guardianship and Third Party Custody in the Indiana CHINS and Family Law Deskbooks

This section highlights the parts of the Indiana CHINS and Family Law Deskbook which are most relevant to Guardianship and Third Party Custody Law in Indiana.

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