Jurisdiction; supplemental powers
Sec. 4. (a) Whenever a domestic relations court is established
under this chapter, the domestic relations court has jurisdiction over
all proceedings in the following causes of action:
(1) Dissolution of marriage.
(2) Separation.
(3) Annulment.
(4) Child support.
(5) Paternity.
(b) A domestic relations court has jurisdiction that other courts in
Indiana have over the causes of action listed in subsection (a). A
domestic relations court may dispose of the causes of action listed in
subsection (a) in the manner provided by statute for those causes of
action. However, this chapter grants supplemental powers to
domestic relations courts to aid the court in determining the
difference between the parties and in protecting the welfare and
rights of the child or children involved.
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.197-1997, SEC.3.
Last modified: May 24, 2006