§ 31-12-1-4 — Jurisdiction; supplemental powers

(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.
[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-1-23-10 part.]

Legislative History

As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.197-1997, SEC.3.