Indiana § 31-15-4-8 - Temporary orders
Full text of Indiana Indiana Code § 31-15-4-8 — Temporary orders, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 31-15-4-8. Temporary orders
Sec. 8. (a) The court may issue an order for temporary maintenance or support in such amounts and on such terms that are just and proper. However, the court shall require that the support payments be made through the clerk of the circuit court as trustee for remittance to the person entitled to receive benefits, unless the court has reasonable grounds for providing or approving another method of payment.
(b) The court may issue:
(1) a temporary restraining order;
(2) a custody order; or
(3) an order for possession of property;
to the extent the court considers proper.
[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-1-11.5-7(d) part.]
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.7.
Frequently Asked Questions About Indiana § 31-15-4-8
What does Indiana Code § 31-15-4-8 cover?
Section 31-15-4-8 ("Temporary orders") is part of the Indiana Code, the codified statutory law of Indiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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