Sec. 4. (a) Whenever a domestic relations court is established under this chapter, the domestic relations court has jurisdiction over all proceedings in the following causes of action:
(1) Dissolution of marriage.
(2) Separation.
(3) Annulment.
(4) Child support.
(5) Paternity.
(b) A domestic relations court has jurisdiction that other courts in Indiana have over the causes of action listed in subsection (a). A domestic relations court may dispose of the causes of action listed in subsection (a) in the manner provided by statute for those causes of action. However, this chapter grants supplemental powers to domestic relations courts to aid the court in determining the difference between the parties and in protecting the welfare and rights of the child or children involved.
[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-1-23-10 part.]
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.197-1997, SEC.3.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law
Article 12. Family Law: Domestic Relations Courts
Chapter 1. Domestic Relations Courts; Provision of Counseling Services
31-12-1-1. Determination of Necessity to Establish Court
31-12-1-2. Designation of Judges; Sessions of Court
31-12-1-3. Designation of Court
31-12-1-4. Jurisdiction; Supplemental Powers
31-12-1-5. Absence or Inability of Judge to Perform Duties; Appointment of Substitute
31-12-1-6. Duty of Clerk of Judicial Circuit Court to File Cases in Domestic Relations Court
31-12-1-7. Forms of Action; Caption
31-12-1-8. Petition Invoking Jurisdiction for Reconciliation or Amicable Settlement
31-12-1-9. Appointment of Referees, Counselors, Assistants, and Clerks; Compensation; Expenses
31-12-1-11. Counselor's Duties
31-12-1-12. Director of Domestic Relations Counseling
31-12-1-14. Private Counseling Proceedings; Confidential Communications