Sec. 5. (a) Except as provided in section 6 of this chapter, the order for the transfer of the proceedings may be made only after a hearing is held on a petition filed by or on behalf of the parent or other person having custody of the children. (b) The petition must: (1) set forth: (A) the facts upon which the petition is based; and (B) the reasons for requesting the transfer of the proceedings; and (2) be verified. (c) Notice shall be issued on the petition to the other parent notifying the other parent of: (1) the pendency of the petition; and (2) the time and place where the hearing will be heard. (d) The hearing court shall: (1) advance the hearing on the docket; and (2) promptly hold the hearing. [Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-2-7-2(a).]
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