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IN Code § 31-15-2-15 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 15. Family Law: Dissolution of Marriage and Legal Separation|Chapter 2. Actions for Dissolution of Marriage|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 this chapter; or(2) if the court finds that there is a reasonable possibility of reconciliation, may continue the matter and order the parties to seek reconciliation through any available counseling.(b) At any time forty-five (45) days after the date of a continuance:(1) either party may move for the dissolution of the marriage; and(2) the court may enter a dissolution decree as provided in section 16 of this chapter.(c) If no motion for the dissolution is filed, the matter shall be, automatically and without further action by the court, dismissed after the expiration of ninety (90) days from the date of continuance.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-1-11.5-8(a) part.]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.7.
IN Code § 31-15-2-16 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 15. Family Law: Dissolution of Marriage and Legal Separation|Chapter 2. Actions for Dissolution of Marriage|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 when entered, subject to the right of appeal.(c) An appeal from the provisions of a dissolution decree that does not challenge the findings as to the dissolution of the marriage does not delay the finality of the provision of the decree that dissolves the marriage, so that the parties may remarry pending appeal.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-1-11.5-9(a).]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.7.
IN Code § 31-15-2-17 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 15. Family Law: Dissolution of Marriage and Legal Separation|Chapter 2. Actions for Dissolution of Marriage|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 or both of the parties;(3) the custody and support of the children of the parties; and(4) the relocation of the children of the parties.(b) In an action for dissolution of marriage:(1) the terms of the agreement, if approved by the court, shall be incorporated and merged into the decree and the parties shall be ordered to perform the terms; or(2) the court may make provisions for:(A) the disposition of property;(B) child support;(C) maintenance; and(D) custody;as provided in this title.(c) The disposition of property settled by an agreement described in subsection (a) and incorporated and merged into the decree is not subject to subsequent modification by the court, except as the agreement prescribes or the parties subsequently consent.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-1-11.5-10.]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.186-2019, SEC.9.
IN Code § 31-15-2-18 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 15. Family Law: Dissolution of Marriage and Legal Separation|Chapter 2. Actions for Dissolution of Marriage|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 grant the name change upon entering the decree of dissolution.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-1-11.5-18.]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.244-2019, SEC.7.
IN Code § 31-15-2-19 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 15. Family Law: Dissolution of Marriage and Legal Separation|Chapter 2. Actions for Dissolution of Marriage|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 offender wishes to be restored.(2) The lifetime sex or violent offender provides written notice of intent to restore the previous married or unmarried name to the local law enforcement authority in the:(A) county of conviction; and(B) county where the person resides.(c) Upon proof that the notice described in subsection (b)(2) has been properly served, the court shall grant the petition to restore the previous name.(d) Nothing in this section limits, alters, or affects the authority of the court to enter a dissolution decree as provided in this chapter.As added by P.L.244-2019, SEC.8.
IN Code § 31-15-3-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 15. Family Law: Dissolution of Marriage and Legal Separation|Chapter 3. Actions for Legal Separation|31-15-3-1. 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.
IN Code § 31-15-3-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 15. Family Law: Dissolution of Marriage and Legal Separation|Chapter 3. Actions for Legal Separation|31-15-3-2. Cause of Action Established

Sec. 2. A cause of action for legal separation is established.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-1-11.5-3(c) part.]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.7.
IN Code § 31-15-3-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 15. Family Law: Dissolution of Marriage and Legal Separation|Chapter 3. Actions for Legal Separation|31-15-3-3. Findings Required for Decree

Sec. 3. Legal separation shall be decreed upon a finding by a court:(1) that conditions in or circumstances of the marriage make it currently intolerable for both parties to live together; and(2) that the marriage should be maintained.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-1-11.5-3(c) part.]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.7.
IN Code § 31-15-3-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 15. Family Law: Dissolution of Marriage and Legal Separation|Chapter 3. Actions for Legal Separation|31-15-3-4. Caption; Verified Petition; Averments; Guardian Filing Petition

Sec. 4. (a) A proceeding for legal separation is commenced by the filing of a petition entitled, "In Re the legal separation of _________ and _________". The petition 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 names, ages, and addresses of:(i) any living child less than twenty-one (21) years of age; and(ii) any incapacitated child;of the marriage and whether the wife is pregnant.(E) The grounds for legal separation.(F) The relief sought.(G) If a guardian of an incapacitated person is filing the petition for legal separation on behalf of the incapacitated person, the name and address of the guardian.(b) If a guardian of an incapacitated person files a petition for legal separation on behalf of the incapacitated person, the guardian shall file with the petition a copy of the court order granting authority to petition for legal separation described in IC 29-3-9-12.2.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-1-11.5-4(c) part.]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.83-2014, SEC.15.
IN Code § 31-15-3-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 15. Family Law: Dissolution of Marriage and Legal Separation|Chapter 3. Actions for Legal Separation|31-15-3-5. Dissolution of Marriage Action; Provisional Order or Decree as Bar to Legal Separation Proceeding

Sec. 5. A proceeding may not be commenced under section 4 of this chapter if:(1) an action for dissolution of marriage filed under IC 31-15-2-4 (or IC 31-1-11.5-3(a) before its repeal) is pending; or(2) a provisional order or decree based on a petition for dissolution of marriage filed under IC 31-15-2-4 (or IC 31-1-11.5-3(a) before its repeal) has been granted.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-1-11.5-4(c) part.]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.7.
IN Code § 31-15-3-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 15. Family Law: Dissolution of Marriage and Legal Separation|Chapter 3. Actions for Legal Separation|31-15-3-6. Residence; Filing in County of Guardian's Residence

Sec. 6. (a) At the time of the filing of a petition for legal separation 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 each petition.(b) Except as provided in subsection (c), at the time of the filing of a petition for legal separation under section 4 of this chapter, at least one (1) of the parties must have been:(1) a resident of the county; or(2) stationed at a United States military installation within the county;where the petition is filed for three (3) months immediately preceding the filing of the petition.(c) If a court has authorized a guardian to file a petition for legal separation under section 4 of this chapter on behalf of an incapacitated person under IC 29-3-9-12.2, the guardian may file the petition in the guardian's county of residence if the guardian has resided in that county for at least three (3) months immediately preceding the filing of the petition.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-1-11.5-6(a) part, (b) part.]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.83-2014, SEC.16.
IN Code § 31-15-3-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 15. Family Law: Dissolution of Marriage and Legal Separation|Chapter 3. Actions for Legal Separation|31-15-3-7. Service of Petition and Summons

Sec. 7. 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.
IN Code § 31-15-3-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 15. Family Law: Dissolution of Marriage and Legal Separation|Chapter 3. Actions for Legal Separation|31-15-3-8. Responsive Pleading or Counter Petition

Sec. 8. 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.
IN Code § 31-15-3-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 15. Family Law: Dissolution of Marriage and Legal Separation|Chapter 3. Actions for Legal Separation|31-15-3-9. Decree; Term; Findings

Sec. 9. In an action for legal separation under section 2 of this chapter, the court may grant a decree for a separation of the parties to the marriage for a period not to exceed one (1) year if the court finds that:(1) conditions in or circumstances of the marriage make it currently intolerable for both parties to live together;(2) the marriage should be maintained; and(3) neither party has filed a petition or counter petition for dissolution of marriage under IC 31-15-2 (or IC 31-1-11.5 before its repeal).[Pre-1997 Recodification Citations: 31-1-11.5-8(c), 31-1-11.5-9(d) part.]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.7.
IN Code § 31-15-3-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 15. Family Law: Dissolution of Marriage and Legal Separation|Chapter 3. Actions for Legal Separation|31-15-3-10. Scope of Decree

Sec. 10. A decree under this chapter may include orders as provided in this article.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-1-11.5-9(d) part.]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.7.
IN Code § 31-15-3-11 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 15. Family Law: Dissolution of Marriage and Legal Separation|Chapter 3. Actions for Legal Separation|31-15-3-11. Maintenance

Sec. 11. A decree under this chapter may not include a maintenance provision that extends beyond the period of legal separation.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-1-11.5-9(d) part.]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.7.
IN Code § 31-15-4-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 15. Family Law: Dissolution of Marriage and Legal Separation|Chapter 4. Provisional Orders in Dissolution and Legal Separation Actions|31-15-4-1. Motions

Sec. 1. (a) In an action for dissolution of marriage under IC 31-15-2 or legal separation under IC 31-15-3, either party may file a motion for any of the following:(1) Temporary maintenance.(2) Temporary support or custody of a child of the marriage entitled to support.(3) Possession of property.(4) Counseling.(5) A protective order under IC 34-26-5.(b) If a party desires a protective order under subsection (a)(5), the party must file a petition under IC 34-26-5 in the court in which the case is pending, and the court may not require the moving party to give security. If the petitioner requests an ex parte protective order, the court shall immediately:(1) review the request; and(2) if required, set a hearing;under IC 34-26-5. The procedure and law for a proceeding under this subsection are controlled by IC 34-26-5.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-1-11.5-7(a) part.]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.133-2002, SEC.27; P.L.221-2003, SEC.5.
IN Code § 31-15-4-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 15. Family Law: Dissolution of Marriage and Legal Separation|Chapter 4. Provisional Orders in Dissolution and Legal Separation Actions|31-15-4-2. Supporting Affidavit

Sec. 2. Except for a protective order under section 1 of this chapter, the motion must be accompanied by an affidavit setting forth the following:(1) The factual basis for the motion.(2) The amounts requested or other relief sought.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-1-11.5-7(a) part.]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.133-2002, SEC.28.
IN Code § 31-15-4-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 15. Family Law: Dissolution of Marriage and Legal Separation|Chapter 4. Provisional Orders in Dissolution and Legal Separation Actions|31-15-4-3. Motion for Temporary Restraining Order

Sec. 3. As a part of a motion for temporary maintenance, for support or custody of a child, or for possession of property under section 1 of this chapter or by independent motion accompanied by affidavit, either party may request the court to issue a temporary restraining order:(1) restraining any person from transferring, encumbering, concealing, or in any way disposing of any property, except in the usual course of business or for the necessities of life; or(2) granting temporary possession of property to either party.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-1-11.5-7(b) part.]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.133-2002, SEC.29.
IN Code § 31-15-4-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 15. Family Law: Dissolution of Marriage and Legal Separation|Chapter 4. Provisional Orders in Dissolution and Legal Separation Actions|31-15-4-4. Hearing of Motions

Sec. 4. The motion for temporary maintenance, support or custody of a child, or possession of property under section 1 of this chapter shall be set for hearing by the court.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-1-11.5-7(c) part.]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.7.
IN Code § 31-15-4-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 15. Family Law: Dissolution of Marriage and Legal Separation|Chapter 4. Provisional Orders in Dissolution and Legal Separation Actions|31-15-4-5. Preliminary Hearing of Petition for Temporary Support or Custody of Child

Sec. 5. The court shall immediately schedule a preliminary hearing upon the filing of a petition for:(1) temporary child support; or(2) temporary custody of a child entitled to support.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-1-11.5-7(e) part.]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.7.
IN Code § 31-15-4-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 15. Family Law: Dissolution of Marriage and Legal Separation|Chapter 4. Provisional Orders in Dissolution and Legal Separation Actions|31-15-4-6. Determination

Sec. 6. The court shall determine:(1) after the hearing; and(2) not later than twenty-one (21) days after the petition is filed;whether to grant or deny the petition.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-1-11.5-7(e) part.]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.7.
IN Code § 31-15-4-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 15. Family Law: Dissolution of Marriage and Legal Separation|Chapter 4. Provisional Orders in Dissolution and Legal Separation Actions|31-15-4-7. Temporary Restraining Order

Sec. 7. The court may issue a temporary restraining order if the court finds on the basis of the moving party's affidavit that injury would result to the moving party if an immediate order were not issued.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-1-11.5-7(b) part.]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.7.
IN Code § 31-15-4-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 15. Family Law: Dissolution of Marriage and Legal Separation|Chapter 4. Provisional Orders in Dissolution and Legal Separation Actions|31-15-4-8. Temporary Orders

Sec. 8. (a) The court may issue an order for temporary maintenance or support in such amounts and on such terms that are just and proper. However, the court shall require that the support payments be made through the clerk of the circuit court as trustee for remittance to the person entitled to receive benefits, unless the court has reasonable grounds for providing or approving another method of payment.(b) The court may issue:(1) a temporary restraining order;(2) a custody order; or(3) an order for possession of property;to the extent the court considers proper.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-1-11.5-7(d) part.]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.7.
IN Code § 31-15-4-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 15. Family Law: Dissolution of Marriage and Legal Separation|Chapter 4. Provisional Orders in Dissolution and Legal Separation Actions|31-15-4-9. Counseling

Sec. 9. The court may require the parties to seek counseling for themselves or for a child of the parties under such terms and conditions that the court considers appropriate if:(1) either party makes a motion for counseling in an effort to improve conditions of their marriage;(2) a party, the child of the parties, the child's guardian ad litem or court appointed special advocate, or the court makes a motion for counseling for the child; or(3) the court makes a motion for counseling for parties who are the parents of a child less than eighteen (18) years of age.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-1-11.5-7(f) part.]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.7.
IN Code § 31-15-4-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 15. Family Law: Dissolution of Marriage and Legal Separation|Chapter 4. Provisional Orders in Dissolution and Legal Separation Actions|31-15-4-10. Joint Counseling

Sec. 10. The court may not require joint counseling of the parties under section 9 of this chapter:(1) without the consent of both parties; or(2) if there is evidence that the other party has demonstrated a pattern of domestic or family violence against a family or household member.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-1-11.5-7(f) part.]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.133-2002, SEC.30.
IN Code § 31-15-4-11 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 15. Family Law: Dissolution of Marriage and Legal Separation|Chapter 4. Provisional Orders in Dissolution and Legal Separation Actions|31-15-4-11. Change of Venue or Change From Judge; Effect on Jurisdiction

Sec. 11. The filing by either party of a motion for change of venue or change from the judge during the period before the court makes a determination under section 6 of this chapter does not divest the court of jurisdiction to:(1) hear evidence upon the petition;(2) set an amount of temporary child support;(3) determine temporary custody; or(4) order appropriate parenting time.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-1-11.5-7(e) part.]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.68-2005, SEC.27.
IN Code § 31-15-4-12 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 15. Family Law: Dissolution of Marriage and Legal Separation|Chapter 4. Provisional Orders in Dissolution and Legal Separation Actions|31-15-4-12. Change of Venue or Change From Judge; Effect on Provisional Orders

Sec. 12. If the court grants a change of venue or change from the judge after the preliminary order of support, custody, or parenting time is issued, either party may:(1) file a petition for a subsequent preliminary hearing on the issue of temporary child support, temporary custody, or parenting time;(2) seek relief from the original order; and(3) request that the court conduct a hearing relating to any other temporary order available under this article.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-1-11.5-7(e) part.]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.68-2005, SEC.28.
IN Code § 31-15-4-13 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 15. Family Law: Dissolution of Marriage and Legal Separation|Chapter 4. Provisional Orders in Dissolution and Legal Separation Actions|31-15-4-13. Provisional Order; Rights Not Prejudiced

Sec. 13. The issuance of a provisional order is without prejudice to the rights of the parties or the child as adjudicated at the final hearing in the proceeding.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-1-11.5-7(g) part.]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.7.
IN Code § 31-15-4-14 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 15. Family Law: Dissolution of Marriage and Legal Separation|Chapter 4. Provisional Orders in Dissolution and Legal Separation Actions|31-15-4-14. Provisional Order; Termination

Sec. 14. A provisional order terminates when:(1) the final decree is entered subject to right of appeal; or(2) the petition for dissolution or legal separation is dismissed.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-1-11.5-7(g) part.]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.7.
IN Code § 31-15-4-15 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 15. Family Law: Dissolution of Marriage and Legal Separation|Chapter 4. Provisional Orders in Dissolution and Legal Separation Actions|31-15-4-15. Provisional Order; Revocation or Modification

Sec. 15. The terms of a provisional order may be revoked or modified before the final decree on a showing of the facts appropriate to revocation or modification.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-1-11.5-7(g) part.]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.7.