§ 31-13-2-1 Petition to establish whether child was born in wedlock; notice; hearing; determination; review
§ 31-13-2-2 Finality of determination; subsequent review on petition of defendant less than 18 years of age at time of determination
§ 31-13-2-3 Child of common law marriage consummated before January 2, 1958

Terms Used In Indiana Code > Title 31 > Article 13 > Chapter 2 - Children Born Out of Wedlock

  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
  • Common law: The legal system that originated in England and is now in use in the United States. It is based on judicial decisions rather than legislative action.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.