Sec. 8. Before the filing of an action for dissolution of marriage, annulment, separation, child support, or paternity, either spouse or both spouses may file in the domestic relations court a petition invoking the jurisdiction of the court for:
(1) the purpose of preserving the marriage by effecting a reconciliation between the parties; or
(2) the amicable settlement of the controversy between the spouses so as to avoid further litigation over the issue involved.
[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-1-23-11 part.]
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.197-1997, SEC.5.
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