(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;(B) been imprisoned; and(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 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.
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