CHAPTER 8. PATERNITY HEARING
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Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.257-1997(ss), SEC.40.)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.