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Ind. Code § 31-15-1-2 (2026)

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     Sec. 2. The purposes and policies of this article are as follows:

(1) To abolish the existing grounds for absolute and limited divorce and to provide as the basis for dissolution of marriage:

(A) irretrievable breakdown of the marriage;

(B) the conviction of either party, subsequent to the marriage, of a felony;

(C) impotence existing at the time of the marriage; and

(D) incurable insanity of either party for a period of at least two (2) years.

(2) To provide for the appropriate procedures for the dissolution of marriage.

(3) To provide for the disposition of property, child support, and child custody.

(4) To provide for separation agreements.

(5) To provide for a temporary legal separation.

[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-1-11.5-1(b) part.]

As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.7.

 

IC 31-15-2Chapter 2. Actions for Dissolution of Marriage

 

           31-15-2-1Applicability of Indiana Rules of Civil Procedure
           31-15-2-2Cause of action established
           31-15-2-3Grounds for decree
           31-15-2-4Caption
           31-15-2-5Verified petition; averments; guardian filing petition
           31-15-2-6Residence; filing in county of guardian's residence
           31-15-2-7Venue; legal separation proceeding pending or order in effect; disposition
           31-15-2-8Service of petition and summons
           31-15-2-9Responsive pleading or counter petition
           31-15-2-10Final hearing
           31-15-2-11Final hearing; action for legal separation pending when action for dissolution of marriage filed
           31-15-2-12Motion to dismiss by party who filed action; counter petition; hearing
           31-15-2-13Summary dissolution decree
           31-15-2-14Bifurcation of issues; summary disposition orders
           31-15-2-15Final hearing; evidence; dissolution decree; continuance; motion for dissolution
           31-15-2-16Dissolution decree; scope; finality; remarriage pending appeal
           31-15-2-17Agreements
           31-15-2-18Name change of woman
           31-15-2-19Name change by lifetime sex or violent offender

 

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 4 cases, 2001–2016 · leading case: In Re Marriage of Huss, 888 N.E.2d 1238 (Ind. 2008).
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In Re Marriage of Huss, 888 N.E.2d 1238 (Ind. 2008). · cites it 2× “I.C. § 31-15-1-2(3). The determination of child custody may be sought in an action for dissolution, for legal separation, for child support, or by “a person other than a parent by filing a petition seeking a determination of custody of the child,” I.”
Cannon v. Cannon, 758 N.E.2d 524 (Ind. 2001). “§ 31-15-1-2(2). 3 (3) Rehabilitative maintenance: where the trial court finds that a spouse needs support while acquiring sufficient education or training to get an appropriate job.”
Hayden v. Hayden (In Re Hayden), 456 B.R. 378 (Bankr. S.D. Ind. 2011). · cites it 2× “…moreover, would frustrate the stated policy of Ind.Code Art. 31-15, "to provide for a temporary legal separation.” Ind.Code § 31-15-1-2(5).”
David C. Varble v. Stephanie J. (Carroll) Varble & James T. Carroll In Re: The Matter of the Paternity of: A.C., A Minor Child, David C. Varble v. Stephanie J. (Carroll) Varble & James T. Carroll, 55 N.E.3d 879 (Ind. Ct. App. 2016). · cites it 4× “(citing Ind.Code § 31-15-1-2), 9 that the determination of child custody may be sought in an action for.”
Ind. Code § 31-15-1-2(2): 1 case
Cannon v. Cannon, 758 N.E.2d 524 (Ind. 2001). “§ 31-15-1-2(2). 3 (3) Rehabilitative maintenance: where the trial court finds that a spouse needs support while acquiring sufficient education or training to get an appropriate job.”
Ind. Code § 31-15-1-2(3): 1 case
In Re Marriage of Huss, 888 N.E.2d 1238 (Ind. 2008). “I.C. § 31-15-1-2(3). The determination of child custody may be sought in an action for dissolution, for legal separation, for child support, or by “a person other than a parent by filing a petition seeking a determination of custody of the child,” I.”
Ind. Code § 31-15-1-2(5): 1 case
Hayden v. Hayden (In Re Hayden), 456 B.R. 378 (Bankr. S.D. Ind. 2011). “…moreover, would frustrate the stated policy of Ind.Code Art. 31-15, "to provide for a temporary legal separation.” Ind.Code § 31-15-1-2(5).”
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