CHAPTER 8. PATERNITY HEARING - Indiana Statutes

IC 31-14-8
     Chapter 8. Paternity Hearing

IC 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 alleging;
that the man is the child's biological father.
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.6.

IC 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.
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.6.

IC 31-14-8-3
Repealed
    (Repealed by P.L.257-1997(ss), SEC.40.)

IC 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.
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.6.