Indiana Statutes

§ 31-16-2-5 — Service of petition and summons

Indiana § 31-16-2-5
JurisdictionIndiana
Art. 16FAMILY LAW: SUPPORT OF CHILDREN AND
Ch. 2Actions for Child Support

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Ind. Code § 31-16-2-5 (2026).

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Whenever a petition is filed, a copy of the petition, including a copy of a summons, shall be served upon the person alleged to be responsible for child support in the same manner as service of summons in civil actions generally. [Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-1-11.5-5 part.]

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Legislative History

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

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