Section 31-16-14-1 - Grounds for bringing action(a) A dependent spouse may bring an action in a circuit or superior court to obtain support from the other spouse for the benefit of the dependent spouse and the dependent children in the custody of the dependent spouse if: (1) the other spouse has deserted the dependent spouse or dependent children without cause and without sufficient support;(2) the other spouse has: (A) been convicted of a felony;(C) left the dependent spouse or dependent children without sufficient support;(3) the other spouse: (A) becomes incapacitated; or(B) neglects to provide support for the dependent spouse or dependent children; because the other spouse is a habitual drunkard;
(4) the other spouse: (A) joins a sect or denomination that requires a renunciation of the marriage or that forbids the spouses to cohabit as husband and wife; and(B) renounces the marriage or refuses to live with the dependent spouse in a marital relationship; or(5) the other spouse has been adjudged insane.(b) A dependent spouse may join other persons as codefendants in an action brought under subsection (a) if the other persons:(1) are indebted to either spouse; or(2) have rights, credits, or choses in action that belong to either spouse and that are in the possession or control of the other persons.Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-7-11-1.
As added by P.L. 1-1997, SEC.8.