IndianaHB 1684First Regular Session 124th General Assembly (2025)House

Irretrievable breakdown of marriage.

Sponsored By: Timothy Wesco (Republican)

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Summary

Provides that if the parties to a petition for dissolution of marriage are the parents of one or more minor children for whom the parties have legal and physical custody, and the sole ground for dissolution of the marriage asserted in the petition is irretrievable breakdown of the marriage, a court may enter a dissolution decree only if: (1) at least one party to the petition presents a witness at the final hearing on the petition who testifies to affirm the irretrievable breakdown of the marriage; or (2) the parties can show cause as to why the petition should be granted. Specifies the individuals who may provide testimony as to the irretrievable breakdown of the marriage, and provides that an individual other than a licensed counselor may not have received any form of compensation for acting as a witness.

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Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Timothy Wesco

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

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Roll Call Votes

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Actions Timeline

  1. Withdrawn

    2/4/2025House
  2. First reading: referred to Committee on Judiciary

    1/21/2025House
  3. Authored by Representative Wesco

    1/21/2025House

Bill Text

  • Introduced House Bill (H)

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