Title 31, FAMILY LAW AND JUVENILE LAW

Sec. 10. A marriage license expires sixty (60) days after the license is issued unless a marriage is solemnized under the license within that time. [Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-7-3-8.] As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.3.

Sec. 11. A clerk of a circuit court may not issue a marriage license if either of the individuals who applies for the license: (1) has been adjudged to be mentally incompetent unless the clerk finds that the adjudication is no longer in effect; (2) is under the influence of an al…

Sec. 12. (a) If it appears that two (2) individuals do not have a right to a marriage license, the clerk of the circuit court shall refuse to issue the license. If the clerk refuses to issue the license and if requested by the individuals, the clerk shall: (1) certify the refusal…

Sec. 13. Individuals who intend to marry each other must present a marriage license that is issued under this chapter to an individual who is authorized by IC 31-11-6 to solemnize marriages. [Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-7-3-12.] As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.3.

Sec. 14. A marriage license that is issued under this chapter is the legal authority for an individual who is authorized to solemnize marriages to marry two (2) individuals. [Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-7-3-13.] As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.3.

Sec. 15. Each marriage license must have two (2) certificates attached to the license. The Indiana department of health shall prescribe a uniform form for these certificates. One (1) certificate must be marked "Original" and one (1) certificate must be marked "Duplicate". Each ce…

Sec. 16. (a) The individual who solemnizes a marriage shall do the following: (1) Complete the original and duplicate certificates described in section 15 of this chapter. (2) Give the original certificate to the individuals who married each other. (3) Not later than thirty (30) …

Sec. 17. (a) If the individual who solemnizes a marriage fails to: (1) appropriately complete the certificate of marriage; or (2) timely file the duplicate marriage certificate and marriage license with the clerk of the circuit court; as required by section 16 of this chapter, ei…

Sec. 18. (a) The clerk of the circuit court shall forward records of marriage to the Indiana department of health on at least a monthly basis. A clerk: (1) may forward a record of marriage to the Indiana department of health in: (A) a paper form; or (B) an electronic form by usin…

Sec. 19. Statistical data derived from records of marriages are open to public inspection. [Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-7-3-16 part.] As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.3.

Sec. 2. A clerk of a circuit court may not issue a marriage license unless the individuals who apply for the license have the authority to marry each other under IC 31-11-1. [Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-7-3-1.] As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.3.

Sec. 3. Individuals who intend to marry must obtain a marriage license from the clerk of the circuit court of the county of residence of either of the individuals. If neither of the individuals who intends to marry is a resident of Indiana, the individuals must obtain the marriag…

Sec. 4. (a) An application for a marriage license must be written and verified. The application must contain the following information concerning each of the applicants: (1) Full name. (2) Birthplace. (3) Residence. (4) Age. (5) Names of dependent children. (6) Full name, includi…

Sec. 5. (a) The clerk of the circuit court shall distribute to marriage license applicants written information or videotaped information approved by the HIV advisory council of the Indiana department of health concerning serious communicable diseases that are sexually transmitted…

Sec. 6. Each individual who applies for a marriage license must submit to the clerk of the circuit court documentary proof of the individual's age, in the form of: (1) a: (A) certified copy of the individual's birth certificate; (B) copy of a birth record; or (C) certification of…

Sec. 7. A clerk of a circuit court or a deputy of the clerk may not issue a marriage license unless the application for the license is accompanied by the information required to be submitted by section 6 of this chapter. [Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-7-3-5.] As added by P…

Sec. 9. An application for a marriage license expires sixty (60) days after the application is filed with the clerk of the circuit court unless a license to marry is issued under the application within that time. [Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-7-3-7.] As added by P.L.1-199…

Sec. 1. (a) Upon order of a judge or group of judges described in IC 31-12-1, IC 31-12-1.5, or IC 31-12-2, and in accordance with this chapter, a court that provides domestic relations counseling services may charge a fee for these services. (b) In addition to any other domestic …

Sec. 2. (a) If a judge or group of judges issues an order under section 1 of this chapter to charge a domestic relations counseling fee, the judge must also adopt by court rule a schedule of fees. The schedule of fees is not effective until approved by the county fiscal body in a…

Sec. 3. With the prior approval of the judge or group of judges described in IC 31-12-1, IC 31-12-1.5, or IC 31-12-2, a domestic relations counseling bureau may receive gifts and donations from a private source to supplement the budget of the domestic relations counseling bureau.…

Sec. 1. A paternity action may be filed by the following persons: (1) The mother or expectant mother. (2) A man alleging that: (A) he is the child's biological father; or (B) he is the expectant father of an unborn child. (3) The mother and a man alleging that he is her child's b…

Sec. 3. (a) The department or a prosecuting attorney operating under an agreement or contract described in IC 31-25-4-13.1, may file a paternity action as next friend of the child if: (1) the mother; (2) the person with whom the child resides; (3) the department; or (4) the alleg…

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) Pos…

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 me…

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 amou…

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 cust…

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.

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.

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.

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-…

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: …

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.

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.…

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.

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…

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 per…

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; …

Sec. 1. (a) Subject to subsections (d) and (e) and subject to section 1.1 of this chapter, a parent not granted custody of the child is entitled to reasonable parenting time rights unless the court finds, after a hearing, that parenting time by the noncustodial parent might endan…

Sec. 1.1. (a) As used in this section, "disability" has the meaning set forth in 42 U.S.C. 12102. (b) A court in a proceeding to determine or modify parenting time: (1) shall not discriminate against; and (2) shall take into consideration the provision of reasonable accommodation…

Sec. 10. A noncustodial parent who misses parenting time as the result of participation in an activity of: (1) the Indiana National Guard; or (2) a reserve component of the armed forces of the United States; may make up the lost parenting time as provided in IC 10-16-7-22. As add…

Sec. 11. (a) If a person files a petition to establish or modify parenting time with a child, any person who: (1) is a party to the parenting time proceeding; and (2) has knowledge that: (A) a party to the parenting time proceeding has been determined to be a perpetrator of a sub…

Sec. 2. The court may modify an order granting or denying parenting time rights whenever modification would serve the best interests of the child. However, the court shall not restrict a parent's parenting time rights unless the court finds that the parenting time might endanger …

Sec. 2.5. The court may provide in: (1) a parenting time order; or (2) a modification to a parenting time order; for the security, bond, or other guarantee that is satisfactory to the court to secure enforcement of the provisions of the parenting time order. As added by P.L.171-2…

Sec. 3. (a) In any action filed to enforce or modify an order granting or denying parenting time rights, a court may award: (1) reasonable attorney's fees; (2) court costs; and (3) other reasonable expenses of litigation. (b) In determining whether to award reasonable attorney's …

Sec. 4. A noncustodial parent who: (1) has been granted parenting time rights with a child who lives with the custodial parent; (2) regularly pays support ordered by a court for the child; and (3) is barred by a custodial parent from exercising parenting time rights ordered for t…

Sec. 5. (a) If an application for an injunction has been filed under section 4 of this chapter (or IC 31-1-11.5-26 before its repeal), the court may grant, without notice, upon affidavit of the noncustodial parent, a temporary restraining order restraining the custodial parent fr…