Sec. 11. If a petition has been filed in an action for legal separation under IC 31-15-3-2 (or IC 31-1-11.5-3(c) before its repeal), a final hearing on a petition or counter petition subsequently filed in an action for dissolution of marriage under section 2 of this chapter (or IC 31-1-11.5-3(a) before its repeal) may be held at any time after sixty (60) days after the petition in an action for legal separation under IC 31-15-3-2 has been filed.
[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-1-11.5-8(a) part.]
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.7.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law
Article 15. Family Law: Dissolution of Marriage and Legal Separation
Chapter 2. Actions for Dissolution of Marriage
31-15-2-1. Applicability of Indiana Rules of Civil Procedure
31-15-2-2. Cause of Action Established
31-15-2-5. Verified Petition; Averments; Guardian Filing Petition
31-15-2-6. Residence; Filing in County of Guardian's Residence
31-15-2-7. Venue; Legal Separation Proceeding Pending or Order in Effect; Disposition
31-15-2-8. Service of Petition and Summons
31-15-2-9. Responsive Pleading or Counter Petition
31-15-2-12. Motion to Dismiss by Party Who Filed Action; Counter Petition; Hearing
31-15-2-13. Summary Dissolution Decree
31-15-2-14. Bifurcation of Issues; Summary Disposition Orders
31-15-2-15. Final Hearing; Evidence; Dissolution Decree; Continuance; Motion for Dissolution
31-15-2-16. Dissolution Decree; Scope; Finality; Remarriage Pending Appeal