Sec. 2. (a) A person less than eighteen (18) years of age may file a petition if the person is competent except for the person's age. A person who is otherwise incompetent may file a petition through the person's guardian, guardian ad litem, or next friend.
(b) Except as provided in subsection (c), a child may file a paternity petition at any time before the child reaches twenty (20) years of age.
(c) If a child is incompetent on the child's eighteenth birthday, the child may file a petition not later than two (2) years after the child becomes competent.
[Pre-1997 Recodification Citations: 31-6-6.1-2(a) part; 31-6-6.1-6(b).]
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.6.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law
Article 14. Family Law: Establishment of Paternity
Chapter 5. Filing of Paternity Action; Limitations
31-14-5-1. Verification of Petition; Caption
31-14-5-3. Time for Filing Action
31-14-5-5. Action to Be Filed During Lifetime or Within Five Months of Death of Alleged Father
31-14-5-7. Registration With Putative Father Registry
31-14-5-8. Action Not Barred by Child's Death or Stillbirth or Mother's Death