The court may enter a finding that a man is the child's biological father without first holding a hearing on the matter if:

1. (1) the mother and the alleged father in the paternity issue execute and file with the court a verified written stipulation; or

2. (2) the parties have filed a joint petition alleging;

   that the man is the child's biological father.

   [Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-6.1-7(c).]

As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.6.