IC 31-16-2-8 : Decree; findings; scope

Sec. 8. (a) The court shall enter a decree in an action under section 2 of this chapter when the court finds:

(1) that there is a duty to support by the person alleged to have the duty;

(2) that the duty to support has not been fulfilled; and

(3) that an order should be entered under IC 31-16-6-1.

(b) The decree may include orders as provided for in IC 31-16-3.5 through IC 31-16-12.

[Pre-1997 Recodification Citations: 31-1-11.5-8(b); 31-1-11.5-9(b).]

As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.1-2010, SEC.119.