§ 31-15-3-1 Applicability of Indiana Rules of Civil Procedure
§ 31-15-3-2 Cause of action established
§ 31-15-3-3 Findings required for decree
§ 31-15-3-4 Caption; verified petition; averments; guardian filing petition
§ 31-15-3-5 Dissolution of marriage action; provisional order or decree as bar to legal separation proceeding
§ 31-15-3-6 Residence; filing in county of guardian’s residence
§ 31-15-3-7 Service of petition and summons
§ 31-15-3-8 Responsive pleading or counter petition
§ 31-15-3-9 Decree; term; findings
§ 31-15-3-10 Scope of decree
§ 31-15-3-11 Maintenance

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Terms Used In Indiana Code > Title 31 > Article 15 > Chapter 3 - Actions for Legal Separation

  • 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.
  • Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.
  • United States: includes the District of Columbia and the commonwealths, possessions, states in free association with the United States, and the territories. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
  • 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