403.025 Proof in action for dissolution of marriage; credible witnesses. (1) The statements of a petition for dissolution of marriage concerning the residence of the parties and irretrievable breakdown of the marriage shall not be taken as true because of the respondent's failure to deny the statements, and the facts as to residenc e of the parties must be proved by one (1) or more credible witnesses. (2) The petitioner or respondent in an action for dissolution of marriage may be considered a credible witness, within the meaning of subsection (1) of this section, to be utilized in o rder to prove residency of the parties. The provisions of this subsection shall be retroactive in effect. Effective: July 15, 1988 History: Amended 1988 Ky. Acts ch. 61, sec. 1, effective July 15, 1988. -- Amended 1974 Ky. Acts ch. 340, sec. 1. -- Transfer red 1952 Ky. Acts ch. 84, sec. 1, effective July 1, 1953, from C.C. sec. 422. -- C.C. sec. 422 amended 1892 Ky. Acts ch. 57, sec. 1.
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