Sec. 5. Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, an action must be filed:
(1) during the lifetime of the alleged father; or
(2) not later than five (5) months after his death.
[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-6.1-6(d).]
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