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Sec. 1 . A biological mother of a child born out of wedlock has sole legal custody of the child, except as provided in IC 16-37-2-2.1 , and unless a statute or court order provides otherwise under the following:
(1) IC 12-26 (involuntary commitment of a child).
(2) IC 29-3 (guardianship and protective proceedings under the probate code).
(3) IC 31-14 (custody of a child born outside of a marriage).
(4) IC 31-34 (child in need of services).
(5) IC 31-37 (delinquent child).
(6) IC 35-46 (offenses against the family).
(7) IC 35-50 (criminal sentences).
(8) An order by a court that has jurisdiction over the child.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Indiana Code Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law § 31-14-13-1 - last updated June 08, 2021 | https://codes.findlaw.com/in/title-31-family-law-and-juvenile-law/in-code-sect-31-14-13-1/
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