31-15-2-1. Applicability of Indiana Rules of Civil Procedure
Sec. 1. Proceedings under this article must comply with the Indiana Rules of Civil Procedure. [Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-1-11.5-4(e) part.] As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.7.
31-15-2-10. Final Hearing
Sec. 10. Except as provided in sections 13 and 14 of this chapter, in an action for a dissolution of marriage under section 2 of this chapter, a final hearing shall be conducted not earlier than sixty (60) days after the filing of the petition. [Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-1-11.5-8(a) part.] As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.7.
31-15-2-11. Final Hearing; Action for Legal Separation Pending When Action for Dissolution of Marriage Filed
Sec. 11. If a petition has been filed in an action for legal separation under IC 31-15-3-2 (or IC 31-1-11.5-3(c) before its repeal), a final hearing on a petition or counter petition subsequently filed in an action for dissolution of marriage under section 2 of this chapter (or IC 31-1-11.5-3(a) before its repeal) may be […]
31-15-2-12. Motion to Dismiss by Party Who Filed Action; Counter Petition; Hearing
Sec. 12. (a) This section applies if a party who filed an action for dissolution of marriage under section 2 of this chapter (or IC 31-1-11.5-3(a) before its repeal) files a motion to dismiss the action. (b) A party that files an action shall serve each other party to the action with a copy of […]
31-15-2-13. Summary Dissolution Decree
Sec. 13. At least sixty (60) days after a petition is filed in an action for dissolution of marriage under section 2 of this chapter, the court may enter a summary dissolution decree without holding a final hearing under this chapter if there have been filed with the court verified pleadings, signed by both parties, […]
31-15-2-14. Bifurcation of Issues; Summary Disposition Orders
Sec. 14. (a) The court may bifurcate the issues in an action for dissolution of marriage filed under section 2 of this chapter (or IC 31-1-11.5-3(a) before its repeal) to provide for a summary disposition of uncontested issues and a final hearing of contested issues. The court may enter a summary disposition order under this […]
31-15-2-15. Final Hearing; Evidence; Dissolution Decree; Continuance; Motion for Dissolution
Sec. 15. (a) At the final hearing on a petition for dissolution of marriage the court shall consider evidence, including agreements and verified pleadings filed with the court. If the court finds that the material allegations of the petition are true, the court: (1) shall enter a dissolution decree as provided in section 16 of […]
31-15-2-16. Dissolution Decree; Scope; Finality; Remarriage Pending Appeal
Sec. 16. (a) The court shall enter a dissolution decree: (1) when the court has made the findings required by section 15 of this chapter; or (2) upon the filing of pleadings under section 13 of this chapter. The decree may include orders as provided for in this article. (b) A dissolution decree is final […]
31-15-2-17. Agreements
Sec. 17. (a) To promote the amicable settlements of disputes that have arisen or may arise between the parties to a marriage attendant upon the dissolution of their marriage, the parties may agree in writing to provisions for: (1) the maintenance of either of the parties; (2) the disposition of any property owned by either […]
31-15-2-18. Name Change of Woman
Sec. 18. (a) This section does not apply to a lifetime sex or violent offender. (b) A woman who desires the restoration of her maiden or previous married name must set out the name she desires to be restored to her in her petition for dissolution as part of the relief sought. The court shall […]
31-15-2-19. Name Change by Lifetime Sex or Violent Offender
Sec. 19. (a) This section applies to a lifetime sex or violent offender. (b) The court may not issue an order restoring the previous married or unmarried name of a lifetime sex or violent offender unless all of the following conditions are met: (1) The lifetime sex or violent offender sets out the name the […]
31-15-2-2. Cause of Action Established
Sec. 2. A cause of action for dissolution of marriage is established. [Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-1-11.5-3(a) part.] As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.7.
31-15-2-3. Grounds for Decree
Sec. 3. Dissolution of marriage shall be decreed upon a finding by a court of one (1) of the following grounds and no other ground: (1) Irretrievable breakdown of the marriage. (2) The conviction of either of the parties, subsequent to the marriage, of a felony. (3) Impotence, existing at the time of the marriage. […]
31-15-2-4. Caption
Sec. 4. A proceeding for dissolution of marriage is commenced by the filing of a petition entitled, “In Re the marriage of _________ and __________.” [Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-1-11.5-4(a) part.] As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.7.
31-15-2-5. Verified Petition; Averments; Guardian Filing Petition
Sec. 5. (a) A petition for dissolution of marriage must: (1) be verified; and (2) set forth the following: (A) The residence of each party and the length of residence in the state and county. (B) The date of the marriage. (C) The date on which the parties separated. (D) The name, age, and address […]
31-15-2-6. Residence; Filing in County of Guardian’s Residence
Sec. 6. (a) At the time of the filing of a petition under section 4 of this chapter, at least one (1) of the parties must have been: (1) a resident of Indiana; or (2) stationed at a United States military installation within Indiana; for six (6) months immediately preceding the filing of the petition. […]
31-15-2-7. Venue; Legal Separation Proceeding Pending or Order in Effect; Disposition
Sec. 7. (a) A petition or counter petition for dissolution of marriage must be filed in the court in which: (1) a legal separation proceeding is pending; or (2) a provisional order or decree for legal separation is in effect; if the petition for legal separation was filed before the petition or counter petition for […]
31-15-2-8. Service of Petition and Summons
Sec. 8. Whenever a petition is filed, a copy of the petition, including a copy of a summons, shall be served upon the other party to the marriage in the same manner as service of summons in civil actions generally. [Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-1-11.5-5 part.] As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.7.
31-15-2-9. Responsive Pleading or Counter Petition
Sec. 9. A responsive pleading or a counter petition may be filed under this chapter. [Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-1-11.5-4(d) part.] As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.7.