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IN Code § 31-16-16-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 16. Family Law: Support of Children and Other Dependents|Chapter 16. Enforceable Judgment Against a Person Delinquent in Payment of Child Support|31-16-16-6. Modification of Obligor's Duty to Pay

Sec. 6. (a) Except as provided in:(1) subsection (b); or(2) IC 31-14-19-1;a court may not retroactively modify an obligor's duty to pay a delinquent support payment.(b) A court with jurisdiction over a support order may modify an obligor's duty to pay a support payment that becomes due:(1) after notice of the petition to modify the support order has been given either directly or through the appropriate agent to:(A) the obligee; or(B) if the obligee is the petitioner, the obligor; and(2) before a final order concerning the petition for modification is entered.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-2-11-12.]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.8.
IN Code § 31-16-17-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 16. Family Law: Support of Children and Other Dependents|Chapter 17. Liability for Support of Parents|31-16-17-1. Duty to Furnish Support for Parents

Sec. 1. Any individual:(1) whose father or mother provided the individual with necessary food, shelter, clothing, medical attention, and education until the individual reached sixteen (16) years of age; and(2) who is financially able due to the individual's own property, income, or earnings;shall contribute to the support of the individual's parents if either parent is financially unable to furnish the parent's own necessary food, clothing, shelter, and medical attention. The individual shall also provide financial support for the parent's burial if the parent's burial is provided under IC 12-20-16-12.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-2-9-1.]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.139-2000, SEC.4.
IN Code § 31-16-17-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 16. Family Law: Support of Children and Other Dependents|Chapter 17. Liability for Support of Parents|31-16-17-2. Action for Support; Parties Plaintiff

Sec. 2. An action for support of a parent may be instituted against a child for violation of the duty to support a parent as required by section 1 of this chapter by filing a verified complaint in a circuit or superior court of the county of the residence of either parent. The plaintiff or plaintiffs must be:(1) the parent or parents; or(2) the:(A) prosecuting attorney of the judicial circuit;(B) local office of the county in which the parent resides;(C) township trustee of the township in which the parent resides; or(D) division of family resources;on behalf of the parent.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-2-9-2(a) part.]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.3-2008, SEC.236; P.L.128-2012, SEC.43.
IN Code § 31-16-17-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 16. Family Law: Support of Children and Other Dependents|Chapter 17. Liability for Support of Parents|31-16-17-3. Averments of Complaint

Sec. 3. The complaint must allege definite specific facts to establish:(1) the duty to support; and(2) the violation of the duty to support.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-2-9-2(a) part.]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.8.
IN Code § 31-16-17-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 16. Family Law: Support of Children and Other Dependents|Chapter 17. Liability for Support of Parents|31-16-17-4. Standing; Costs

Sec. 4. (a) Any of the following may prosecute a civil action for support of a parent:(1) The parent.(2) The township trustee.(3) The department.(4) The director of the division of family resources.(5) The prosecuting attorney.(b) Costs may not be taxed against:(1) the prosecuting attorney;(2) the department;(3) the township trustee; or(4) the director of the division of family resources.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-2-9-2(a) part.]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.145-2006, SEC.240; P.L.128-2012, SEC.44.
IN Code § 31-16-17-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 16. Family Law: Support of Children and Other Dependents|Chapter 17. Liability for Support of Parents|31-16-17-5. Attorney's Fees

Sec. 5. In an action brought under this chapter in which:(1) the parent is the plaintiff; and(2) judgment is entered for the plaintiff;the plaintiff is also entitled to recover reasonable attorney's fees, which the court trying the action shall enter as a part of the judgment.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-2-9-2(b).]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.8.
IN Code § 31-16-17-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 16. Family Law: Support of Children and Other Dependents|Chapter 17. Liability for Support of Parents|31-16-17-6. Pleading; Service of Notice on Defendant

Sec. 6. Notice shall be served upon a defendant and issues shall be made upon the verified complaint as in other civil actions.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-2-9-3 part.]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.8.
IN Code § 31-16-17-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 16. Family Law: Support of Children and Other Dependents|Chapter 17. Liability for Support of Parents|31-16-17-7. Additional Parties Defendant; Admissibility of Evidence

Sec. 7. (a) The court on the court's own motion may order other children made additional parties defendant.(b) In the trial of the action, evidence may be admitted concerning support and care furnished to or by children other than the defendants.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-2-9-3 part.]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.8.
IN Code § 31-16-17-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 16. Family Law: Support of Children and Other Dependents|Chapter 17. Liability for Support of Parents|31-16-17-8. Appeal and Review

Sec. 8. (a) If:(1) the finding of the court; or(2) the verdict of the jury;is for or against the defendant, each party aggrieved by the finding or verdict may file a motion for a new trial and other proceedings that are proper in other civil actions.(b) Appeals may be taken as in other civil actions.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-2-9-4.]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.8.
IN Code § 31-16-17-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 16. Family Law: Support of Children and Other Dependents|Chapter 17. Liability for Support of Parents|31-16-17-9. Jury Verdict

Sec. 9. If the trial is by jury, the verdict of the jury must state only that the jury finds in favor of each party that should recover.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-2-9-5 part.]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.8.
IN Code § 31-16-17-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 16. Family Law: Support of Children and Other Dependents|Chapter 17. Liability for Support of Parents|31-16-17-10. Judgment and Order

Sec. 10. If the verdict or finding of the court is against a defendant, the court shall:(1) enter judgment against the defendant or defendants; and(2) order that adequate provision be made for the support of the parent or parents, taking into consideration:(A) the needs of the parent or parents;(B) the ability of the defendant to pay; and(C) the evidence given in the action concerning treatment given the child by the parent when obligated to support the child.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-2-9-5 part.]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.8.
IN Code § 31-16-17-11 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 16. Family Law: Support of Children and Other Dependents|Chapter 17. Liability for Support of Parents|31-16-17-11. Continuing Order; Modification; Execution

Sec. 11. (a) An order of the court under section 10 of this chapter is a continuing order. The court has jurisdiction to modify the order with respect to:(1) the order's continuation;(2) the amount of support; and(3) the method of payment at any time during the need of the parent or during the financial ability of the child.(b) The order:(1) must be for the payment of periodical amounts, equal or varying; and(2) may be apportioned in different amounts between the respective children who may be parties defendant to the proceedings.(c) Execution of the order:(1) may issue on the judgment if an amount is due on the judgment; and(2) shall be executed without any relief from valuation, appraisement, or exemption laws.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-2-9-5 part.]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.8.
IN Code § 31-16-17-12 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 16. Family Law: Support of Children and Other Dependents|Chapter 17. Liability for Support of Parents|31-16-17-12. Contempt

Sec. 12. If a defendant is in default for failure to comply with the order and judgment of the court, the same process may be used for contempt of court as in divorce proceedings.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-2-9-5 part.]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.8.
IN Code § 31-16-19-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 16. Family Law: Support of Children and Other Dependents|Chapter 19. Requirement That Support for Certain Dependents Be Paid Into Court or to Title Iv-D Agency|31-16-19-1. Payment Into Court or Agency

Sec. 1. (a) If:(1) an individual, by the terms of a court order or decree, is ordered to pay support money to or for the dependent wife, husband, father, or mother of the individual; and(2) the:(A) dependents are being supported in whole or in part by public money; or(B) parent of the dependents has sought the assistance of the agency designated to administer Title IV-D of the federal Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 651 through 669);the court shall order that the payment of the support money be made to the clerk of the circuit court of the county in which the decree or order is entered.(b) If the support order is for a child:(1) who qualifies for assistance under IC 12-14-1-1; or(2) whose parent has sought the assistance of the agency designated to administer Title IV-D of the federal Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 651 through 669);the court shall order that the payment of the support be made to the agency of state government designated to administer Title IV-D of the federal Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 651 through 669) in compliance with the federal regulations established for the administration of Title IV-D of the federal Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 651 through 669).(c) The order must contain:(1) the date when the first support payment is to be made; and(2) the frequency of the payments.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-2-2-1.]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.148-2006, SEC.26.
IN Code § 31-16-19-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 16. Family Law: Support of Children and Other Dependents|Chapter 19. Requirement That Support for Certain Dependents Be Paid Into Court or to Title Iv-D Agency|31-16-19-2. Payments Into Court; Accounting System

Sec. 2. If the court enters a decree or an order under section 1(a) of this chapter, the clerk shall:(1) immediately set up an appropriate account system in the case; and(2) maintain a continuous record of the payments to each account.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-2-2-2.]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.148-2006, SEC.27.
IN Code § 31-16-20-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 16. Family Law: Support of Children and Other Dependents|Chapter 20. Transfer of Jurisdiction Over Support Orders|31-16-20-1. Application of Chapter

Sec. 1. This chapter applies whenever:(1) there is pending in an Indiana court an order requiring a parent to make regular payments for the support of the parent's children:(A) subsequent to the dissolution of the marriage of the parents of the children;(B) as a result of a paternity action under IC 31-14 (or IC 31-6-6.1 before its repeal);(C) as a result of a legal separation action under IC 31-15-3; or(D) as a result of a child support action under IC 31-16-2; and(2) it is shown to the court in which the order is pending that:(A) the parent or other person rightfully having custody of the children is residing in a different county in Indiana from the county in which the:(i) dissolution;(ii) order under IC 31-14 (or IC 31-6-6.1 before its repeal);(iii) order under IC 31-15-3; or(iv) order under IC 31-16-2;was obtained;(B) the other parent of the children:(i) no longer resides; or(ii) is not regularly found;in the county in which the dissolution, order under IC 31-14 (or IC 31-6-6.1 before its repeal), order under IC 31-15-3, or order under IC 31-16-2 was obtained; and(C) it would be in the best interests of the children.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-2-7-1 part.]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.197-1997, SEC.12.
IN Code § 31-16-20-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 16. Family Law: Support of Children and Other Dependents|Chapter 20. Transfer of Jurisdiction Over Support Orders|31-16-20-2. Order of Transfer of Proceedings

Sec. 2. The court may order the proceedings with:(1) all papers and files pertaining to the order for support; and(2) certified copies of all orders for support;transferred to the court having jurisdiction over such matters in the county in which the parent or other person having custody of the children is residing.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-2-7-1 part.]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.8.
IN Code § 31-16-20-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 16. Family Law: Support of Children and Other Dependents|Chapter 20. Transfer of Jurisdiction Over Support Orders|31-16-20-3. Acceptance of Proceedings by Transferee Court

Sec. 3. The court to which the proceedings are transferred:(1) shall accept the proceedings; and(2) thereafter has jurisdiction over the children and matters relating to their support by the parent so ordered.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-2-7-1 part.]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.8.
IN Code § 31-16-20-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 16. Family Law: Support of Children and Other Dependents|Chapter 20. Transfer of Jurisdiction Over Support Orders|31-16-20-4. Docket; Civil Costs Fee

Sec. 4. The proceedings that are transferred shall be docketed as other civil matters are docketed, and a civil costs fee as provided in IC 33-37-4-4 shall be collected.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-2-7-1 part.]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.98-2004, SEC.102.
IN Code § 31-16-20-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 16. Family Law: Support of Children and Other Dependents|Chapter 20. Transfer of Jurisdiction Over Support Orders|31-16-20-5. Hearing Requirement; Contents of Petition; Notice

Sec. 5. (a) Except as provided in section 6 of this chapter, the order for the transfer of the proceedings may be made only after a hearing is held on a petition filed by or on behalf of the parent or other person having custody of the children.(b) The petition must:(1) set forth:(A) the facts upon which the petition is based; and(B) the reasons for requesting the transfer of the proceedings; and(2) be verified.(c) Notice shall be issued on the petition to the other parent notifying the other parent of:(1) the pendency of the petition; and(2) the time and place where the hearing will be heard.(d) The hearing court shall:(1) advance the hearing on the docket; and(2) promptly hold the hearing.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-2-7-2(a).]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.8.
IN Code § 31-16-20-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 16. Family Law: Support of Children and Other Dependents|Chapter 20. Transfer of Jurisdiction Over Support Orders|31-16-20-6. Transfer Without Notice and Hearing

Sec. 6. A court may enter an order for transfer of the proceedings without notice and a hearing if the petition required under section 5 of this chapter is:(1) a joint petition; and(2) filed on behalf of and verified by:(A) the custodial parent or a person having custody of the children; and(B) the noncustodial parent.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-2-7-2(b).]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.8.
IN Code § 31-16-20-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 16. Family Law: Support of Children and Other Dependents|Chapter 20. Transfer of Jurisdiction Over Support Orders|31-16-20-7. Application of Chapter; Multiple Transfers

Sec. 7. (a) This chapter applies to proceedings pending in:(1) the court in which the dissolution was obtained; or(2) any other court to which the proceedings have been transferred.(b) Any number of transfers may be made, as the best interests of the children require.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-2-7-3.]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.8.
IN Code § 31-16-21-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 16. Family Law: Support of Children and Other Dependents|Chapter 21. Annual Fee Payable to Court in Addition to Support Payments|31-16-21-1. Payment; Fee; Collection of Unpaid Fees

Sec. 1. (a) Whenever in any court proceeding an order is in force for the support and maintenance of the other party to the proceeding, the individual required to pay the support shall pay the support.(b) The clerk, if the payment is in cash, or the state central collection unit, for all forms of payment, shall collect from the individual, in addition to the payments, the annual support fee specified in IC 33-37-5-6.(c) The clerk may collect any unpaid annual support fee that was due prior to January 1, 2011, through any lawful means.(d) The state central collection unit may collect any unpaid annual support fee due after December 31, 2010, through any lawful means.(e) The clerk or state central collection unit may contract with a collection agency licensed under IC 25-11 to collect past due annual support fees described in subsections (c) and (d).[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-2-8-1.]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.98-2004, SEC.103; P.L.148-2006, SEC.28; P.L.150-2018, SEC.16.
IN Code § 31-16-21-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 16. Family Law: Support of Children and Other Dependents|Chapter 21. Annual Fee Payable to Court in Addition to Support Payments|31-16-21-2. Court Ordered Provision for Payment

Sec. 2. The court entering an order described in section 1(a) of this chapter shall include a provision in the order that requires the individual to pay the support and maintenance fee.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-2-8-5.]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.8.
IN Code § 31-16-21-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 16. Family Law: Support of Children and Other Dependents|Chapter 21. Annual Fee Payable to Court in Addition to Support Payments|31-16-21-3. Supplemental Remedies

Sec. 3. This chapter is supplemental to all other statutes relating to support payments.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-2-8-4.]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.8.
IN Code § 31-17-1-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 17. Family Law: Custody and Visitation Rights|Chapter 1. General Provisions|31-17-1-1. Construction and Application

Sec. 1. This chapter, IC 31-17-2, IC 31-17-4, IC 31-17-6, and IC 31-17-7 shall be construed and applied to promote the purpose and policy of this chapter, IC 31-17-2, IC 31-17-4, IC 31-17-6, and IC 31-17-7.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-1-11.5-1(a) part.]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.9.
IN Code § 31-17-1-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 17. Family Law: Custody and Visitation Rights|Chapter 1. General Provisions|31-17-1-2. Purpose and Policy

Sec. 2. The purpose and policy of this chapter, IC 31-17-2, IC 31-17-4, IC 31-17-6, and IC 31-17-7 are to provide for child custody.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-1-11.5-1(b) part.]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.9.
IN Code § 31-17-2-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 17. Family Law: Custody and Visitation Rights|Chapter 2. Actions for Child Custody and Modification of Child Custody Orders|31-17-2-1. Jurisdiction

Sec. 1. Jurisdiction of a child custody proceeding under:(1) this chapter, IC 31-17-4, IC 31-17-6, and IC 31-17-7; or(2) IC 31-21 (or IC 31-17-3 before its repeal);shall be determined under IC 31-21 (or IC 31-17-3 before its repeal).[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-1-11.5-20(a) part.]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.138-2007, SEC.34.
IN Code § 31-17-2-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 17. Family Law: Custody and Visitation Rights|Chapter 2. Actions for Child Custody and Modification of Child Custody Orders|31-17-2-2. Application of Indiana Rules of Civil Procedure

Sec. 2. Proceedings under this chapter, IC 31-17-4, IC 31-17-6, and IC 31-17-7 must comply with the Indiana Rules of Civil Procedure.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-1-11.5-4(e) part.]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.9.
IN Code § 31-17-2-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 17. Family Law: Custody and Visitation Rights|Chapter 2. Actions for Child Custody and Modification of Child Custody Orders|31-17-2-3. Commencement of Proceeding

Sec. 3. A child custody proceeding is commenced in the court by:(1) a parent by filing a petition under IC 31-15-2-4, IC 31-15-3-4, or IC 31-16-2-3; or(2) a person other than a parent by filing a petition seeking a determination of custody of the child.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-1-11.5-20(a) part.]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.9.
IN Code § 31-17-2-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 17. Family Law: Custody and Visitation Rights|Chapter 2. Actions for Child Custody and Modification of Child Custody Orders|31-17-2-5. Responsive Pleading or Counter Petition

Sec. 5. A responsive pleading or a counter petition may be filed under this chapter, IC 31-17-4, IC 31-17-6, or IC 31-17-7.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-1-11.5-4(d) part.]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.9.
IN Code § 31-17-2-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 17. Family Law: Custody and Visitation Rights|Chapter 2. Actions for Child Custody and Modification of Child Custody Orders|31-17-2-6. Hearing

Sec. 6. Custody proceedings must receive priority in being set for hearing.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-1-11.5-23(a).]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.9.
IN Code § 31-17-2-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 17. Family Law: Custody and Visitation Rights|Chapter 2. Actions for Child Custody and Modification of Child Custody Orders|31-17-2-7. Court to Determine Law and Facts

Sec. 7. The court without a jury shall determine questions of law and fact.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-1-11.5-23(c).]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.9.