31-14-8-1. Finding of Paternity Without Hearing
Sec. 1. The court may enter a finding that a man is the child’s biological father without first holding a hearing on the matter if: (1) the mother and the alleged father in the paternity issue execute and file with the court a verified written stipulation; or (2) the parties have filed a joint petition […]
31-14-8-2. Default Order Against Alleged Father Failing to Appear at Hearing
Sec. 2. If a man who is the alleged father in a paternity action under this article fails to appear for a hearing relating to the man’s paternity, the court shall enter a default order against the man upon a showing that the man received notice of the hearing. [Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-6.1-8.5.] As added […]
31-14-8-3. Repealed
[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-6.1-7(b).] As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.6. Repealed by P.L.257-1997(ss), SEC.40.
31-14-8-4. Continuance of Final Hearing
Sec. 4. Upon the request of any party, the court shall grant a continuance of the final paternity hearing until after the child is born. [Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-6.1-7(a).] As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.6.