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Emotional abuse of a child may constitute child abuse and be the basis for criminal charges. Because of the potential adverse effects on children, courts take issues of emotional abuse of children seriously, and a history of emotional abuse of the child may have a significant impact on the court’s determination of what custody arrangement is in the best interest of the child.

In Indiana, emotional abuse of a child is considered a form of child abuse and can lead to criminal charges. Indiana law recognizes that emotional abuse can have severe and long-lasting effects on a child's well-being. As such, courts in Indiana take allegations of emotional abuse seriously when determining custody arrangements. Under Indiana Code Title 31, which governs family law and juvenile law, the court's primary consideration in custody decisions is the best interest of the child. A history of emotional abuse by a parent can significantly influence the court's decision on custody and parenting time, potentially leading to supervised visitation or the limitation of parental rights if the court deems it necessary to protect the child's emotional health and safety.

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