§ 31-14-5-1 Verification of petition; caption
§ 31-14-5-2 Petition by minors and incompetent persons; time for filing petition; tolling of limitations during period of incompetency
§ 31-14-5-3 Time for filing action
§ 31-14-5-4 Action by division or county office of family and children furnishing public assistance; time for filing action
§ 31-14-5-5 Action to be filed during lifetime or within five months of death of alleged father
§ 31-14-5-6 Necessary parties
§ 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
§ 31-14-5-9 Barred from establishing paternity

Terms Used In Indiana Code > Title 31 > Article 14 > Chapter 5 - Filing of Paternity Action; Limitations

  • Attorney: includes a counselor or other person authorized to appear and represent a party in an action or special proceeding. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • in writing: include printing, lithographing, or other mode of representing words and letters. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
  • Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.
  • Verified: when applied to pleadings, means supported by oath or affirmation in writing. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
  • Year: means a calendar year, unless otherwise expressed. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5