Sec. 18. (a) This section does not apply to a lifetime sex or violent offender.
(b) A woman who desires the restoration of her maiden or previous married name must set out the name she desires to be restored to her in her petition for dissolution as part of the relief sought. The court shall grant the name change upon entering the decree of dissolution.
[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-1-11.5-18.]
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.244-2019, 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