Ind. Code ch. 31-14-8

in effect

Ind. Code § 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. [Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-6.1-7(c).] As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.6.

Ind. Code § 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. [Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-6.1-8.5.] As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.6.

Ind. Code § 31-14-8-3 Repealed

[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-6.1-7(b).] As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.6. Repealed by P.L.257-1997(ss), SEC.40.

Ind. Code § 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. [Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-6.1-7(a).] As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.6.

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