Indiana § 31-15-9-2 - Costs
Full text of Indiana Indiana Code § 31-15-9-2 — Costs, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 31-15-9-2. Costs
Sec. 2. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), the parties shall pay the costs of conciliation procedures that the court orders.
(b) If the court determines that the parties will be unable to pay the costs without prejudicing their financial ability to provide themselves and any minor children with economic necessities, the costs shall be paid from the budget of the court.
[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-1-11.5-19 part.]
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.7.
IC 31-15-9.4Chapter 9.4. Mediation
31-15-9.4-1Factors in determination 31-15-9.4-2Docketing; extension; report
IC 31-15-9.4-1Factors in determination Sec. 1. Whenever the court issues an order under this article, other than an ex parte order, the court shall determine whether the proceeding should be referred to mediation. In making this determination, the court shall consider:
(1) the ability of the parties to pay for the mediation services; and
(2) whether mediation is appropriate in helping the parties resolve their disputes.
As added by P.L.199-1997, SEC.1.
IC 31-15-9.4-2Docketing; extension; report Sec. 2. When a case is ordered to mediation, the case shall be placed on the court docket for final hearing. The mediation process must be completed not later than sixty (60) days after the mediation order is entered. However, the sixty (60) day period may be extended by the court upon the court's own motion, upon agreement of the parties, or upon the recommendation of the mediator, but may not be extended beyond the date set for final hearing. Upon completion of the mediation process, the mediator shall promptly file the mediation report.
As added by P.L.199-1997, SEC.1.
IC 31-15-10Chapter 10. Costs and Attorney's Fees
31-15-10-1Costs and attorney's fees; order for direct payment to attorney 31-15-10-2Exemption for agencies
Frequently Asked Questions About Indiana § 31-15-9-2
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Section 31-15-9-2 ("Costs") 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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