Indiana Parenting Time Guidelines
Adopted, Effective March 31, 2001
Updated, Effective January 1, 2022
Parenting Time Rule. Adoption of Parenting Time Rule and Guidelines
Preamble
A. A Child’s Basic Needs
B. Purpose of Commentary Following Guideline.
C. Scope of Application
Section I. General Rules Applicable To Parenting Time
A. Communications
B. Implementing Parenting Time
C. Changes in Scheduled Parenting Time
D. Exchange of Information
E. Resolution of Problems and Relocation
F. Custody and Parenting Time During a Public Health Emergency
Section II. Specific Parenting Time Provisions
A. Introduction
B. Overnight Parenting Time.
C. Infants and Toddlers
D. Parenting Time - Child 3 Years of Age and Older
E. Parenting Time for the Adolescent and Teenager
F. Holiday Parenting Time Schedule
Section III. Parenting Time When Distance is a Major Factor
Section IV. Shared Parenting
A. Introduction to Shared Parenting: An Alternate Parenting Plan
B. Two Houses, One Home
Section V. Parenting Coordination
A. General Provisions
B. Qualifications
C. Appointment and Terms of Service
D. Responsibilities of Parenting Coordinator
E. Reports, Recommendations, and Court Action
F. Confidentiality