Sec. 5. A proceeding may not be commenced under section 4 of this chapter if:

(1) an action for dissolution of marriage filed under IC 31-15-2-4 (or IC 31-1-11.5-3(a) before its repeal) is pending; or

(2) a provisional order or decree based on a petition for dissolution of marriage filed under IC 31-15-2-4 (or IC 31-1-11.5-3(a) before its repeal) has been granted.

[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-1-11.5-4(c) part.]

As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.7.