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IN Code § 31-15-9.4-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 15. Family Law: Dissolution of Marriage and Legal Separation|Chapter 9.4. Mediation|31-15-9.4-2. Docketing; 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.
IN Code § 31-15-10-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 15. Family Law: Dissolution of Marriage and Legal Separation|Chapter 10. Costs and Attorney's Fees|31-15-10-1. Costs and Attorney's Fees; Order for Direct Payment to Attorney

Sec. 1. (a) The court periodically may order a party to pay a reasonable amount for the cost to the other party of maintaining or defending any proceeding under this article and for attorney's fees and mediation services, including amounts for legal services provided and costs incurred before the commencement of the proceedings or after entry of judgment.(b) The court may order the amount to be paid directly to the attorney, who may enforce the order in the attorney's name.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-1-11.5-16(a) part.]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.199-1997, SEC.4.
IN Code § 31-15-10-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 15. Family Law: Dissolution of Marriage and Legal Separation|Chapter 10. Costs and Attorney's Fees|31-15-10-2. Exemption for Agencies

Sec. 2. Neither costs or attorney fees may be taxed against an agency, or the agency's agents, that is authorized to maintain proceedings under this article by Title IV-D of the federal Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 651 through 669) and IC 31-25-4-17.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-1-11.5-16(b) part.]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.145-2006, SEC.231.
IN Code § 31-16-1-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 16. Family Law: Support of Children and Other Dependents|Chapter 1. General Provisions|31-16-1-1. Construction and Application of Ic 31-16-1 Through Ic 31-16-12

Sec. 1. This chapter and IC 31-16-2 through IC 31-16-12 shall be construed and applied to promote the purpose and policy of this chapter and IC 31-16-2 through IC 31-16-12.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-1-11.5-1(a) part.]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.8.
IN Code § 31-16-1-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 16. Family Law: Support of Children and Other Dependents|Chapter 1. General Provisions|31-16-1-2. Purposes and Policies of Ic 31-16-1 Through Ic 31-16-12

Sec. 2. The purpose and policy of this chapter and IC 31-16-2 through IC 31-16-12 are to provide for child support.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-1-11.5-1(b) part.]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.8.
IN Code § 31-16-2-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 16. Family Law: Support of Children and Other Dependents|Chapter 2. Actions for Child Support|31-16-2-1. Applicability of Indiana Rules of Civil Procedure

Sec. 1. Proceedings under this chapter and IC 31-16-3.5 through IC 31-16-12 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.8. Amended by P.L.1-2010, SEC.117.
IN Code § 31-16-2-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 16. Family Law: Support of Children and Other Dependents|Chapter 2. Actions for Child Support|31-16-2-2. Cause of Action Established

Sec. 2. A cause of action for child support is established.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-1-11.5-3(b).]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.8.
IN Code § 31-16-2-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 16. Family Law: Support of Children and Other Dependents|Chapter 2. Actions for Child Support|31-16-2-3. Caption; Standing

Sec. 3. A proceeding for child support must be commenced by the filing of a petition entitled, "In Re the support of __________". The petition may be filed by any person entitled to receive child support payments.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-1-11.5-4(b) part.]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.8.
IN Code § 31-16-2-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 16. Family Law: Support of Children and Other Dependents|Chapter 2. Actions for Child Support|31-16-2-4. Verified Petition; Averments

Sec. 4. A petition for child support:(1) must be verified; and(2) must set forth the following:(A) The relationship of the parties.(B) The present residence of each party.(C) The names and addresses of:(i) each living child less than nineteen (19) years of age; and(ii) each incapacitated child;of the marriage.(D) The relief sought.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-1-11.5-4(b) part.]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.206-2015, SEC.48.
IN Code § 31-16-2-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 16. Family Law: Support of Children and Other Dependents|Chapter 2. Actions for Child Support|31-16-2-5. Service of Petition and Summons

Sec. 5. Whenever a petition is filed, a copy of the petition, including a copy of a summons, shall be served upon the person alleged to be responsible for child support in the same manner as service of summons in civil actions generally.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-1-11.5-5 part.]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.8.
IN Code § 31-16-2-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 16. Family Law: Support of Children and Other Dependents|Chapter 2. Actions for Child Support|31-16-2-6. Residence

Sec. 6. In an action for child support under section 2 of this chapter, one (1) of the parties must reside in the county at the time of the filing of the action.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-1-11.5-6(c).]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.8.
IN Code § 31-16-2-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 16. Family Law: Support of Children and Other Dependents|Chapter 2. Actions for Child Support|31-16-2-7. Responsive Pleading or Counter Petition

Sec. 7. A responsive pleading or a counter petition may be filed under this chapter or IC 31-16-3.5 through IC 31-16-12.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-1-11.5-4(d) part.]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.1-2010, SEC.118.
IN Code § 31-16-2-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 16. Family Law: Support of Children and Other Dependents|Chapter 2. Actions for Child Support|31-16-2-8. Decree; Findings; Scope

Sec. 8. (a) The court shall enter a decree in an action under section 2 of this chapter when the court finds:(1) that there is a duty to support by the person alleged to have the duty;(2) that the duty to support has not been fulfilled; and(3) that an order should be entered under IC 31-16-6-1.(b) The decree may include orders as provided for in IC 31-16-3.5 through IC 31-16-12.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citations: 31-1-11.5-8(b); 31-1-11.5-9(b).]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.1-2010, SEC.119.
IN Code § 31-16-3.5-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 16. Family Law: Support of Children and Other Dependents|Chapter 3.5. Security to Secure Child Support|31-16-3.5-1. Bonds; Requirements

Sec. 1. A bond required under this article to secure the obligation of child support must:(1) be in writing; and(2) be secured by:(A) at least one (1) resident freehold surety; or(B) a commercial insurance company.As added by P.L.171-2001, SEC.8.
IN Code § 31-16-3.5-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 16. Family Law: Support of Children and Other Dependents|Chapter 3.5. Security to Secure Child Support|31-16-3.5-2. Bonds; Form

Sec. 2. A bond described in section 1 of this chapter may be prepared in substantially the following form:
IN Code § 31-16-3.5-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 16. Family Law: Support of Children and Other Dependents|Chapter 3.5. Security to Secure Child Support|31-16-3.5-3. Forfeiture; Use of Proceeds

Sec. 3. Upon forfeiture, the proceeds of the security, a bond, or other guarantee ordered to secure the obligation of child support, enforcement of a custody order, or enforcement of a parenting time order under this article may only be used to:(1) reimburse the nonviolating party for actual costs or damages incurred in upholding the court's order;(2) locate and return the child to the residence as set forth in the court's order, if the security, bond, or guarantee covers custody or parenting time, or both; or(3) reimburse reasonable fees and court costs to the court appointed trustee.As added by P.L.171-2001, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.68-2005, SEC.31.
IN Code § 31-16-3.5-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 16. Family Law: Support of Children and Other Dependents|Chapter 3.5. Security to Secure Child Support|31-16-3.5-4. Forfeiture; Excess Proceeds

Sec. 4. The proceeds of the security, bond, or other guarantee ordered to secure the obligation of child support ordered under this article that are not applied to the expenses described in section 3 of this chapter must be applied toward:(1) the child's postsecondary education; or(2) the support and maintenance of the child.As added by P.L.171-2001, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.2-2007, SEC.360.
IN Code § 31-16-6-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 16. Family Law: Support of Children and Other Dependents|Chapter 6. Child Support Orders|31-16-6-1. Child Support Orders; Relevant Factors; Income Withholding; Account at Financial Institution

Sec. 1. (a) Subject to subsection (f), in an action for dissolution of marriage under IC 31-15-2, legal separation under IC 31-15-3, child support under IC 31-16-2, or establishment of paternity under IC 31-14, the court may order either parent or both parents to pay any amount reasonable for support of a child, without regard to marital misconduct, after considering all relevant factors, including:(1) the financial resources of the custodial parent;(2) the standard of living the child would have enjoyed if:(A) the marriage had not been dissolved;(B) the separation had not been ordered; or(C) in the case of a paternity action, the parents had been married and remained married to each other;(3) the physical or mental condition of the child and the child's educational needs; and(4) the financial resources and needs of the noncustodial parent.(b) The court shall order that child support payments ordered under this section be immediately withheld from the income of the parent obligated to pay child support as provided under IC 31-16-15-0.5.(c) The court shall order a custodial parent or third party under IC 31-16-10-1 who receives child support to obtain an account at a financial institution unless:(1) the custodial parent or third party files a written objection before a child support order is issued; and(2) the court finds that good cause exists to exempt the custodial parent or third party from the account requirement.A custodial parent or third party ordered to obtain an account shall provide the clerk of the circuit court, the state central collection unit, or other person or entity acting as assignee or trustee for remittance with an account number and any other information necessary to transfer funds to the account.(d) In accordance with its policies, a financial institution may restrict or deny services to a person ordered to obtain an account under this section.(e) This section may not be construed to require the clerk of the circuit court to remit child support payments by electronic funds transfer.(f) In determining the amount to be ordered for support of a child, incarceration of a parent may not be considered to be voluntary unemployment.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-1-11.5-12(a).]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.86-2002, SEC.9; P.L.207-2013, SEC.44; P.L.94-2018, SEC.2.
IN Code § 31-16-6-1.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 16. Family Law: Support of Children and Other Dependents|Chapter 6. Child Support Orders|31-16-6-1.5. Claiming Child for Tax Purposes; Considerations; Conditions

Sec. 1.5. (a) A court shall specify in a child support order which parent of a child may claim the child as a dependent for purposes of federal and state taxes.(b) In determining which parent may claim the child as a dependent under subsection (a), the court shall consider the following:(1) The value of claiming the child as a dependent at the marginal tax rate of each parent.(2) The income of each parent.(3) The age of the child or children and the number of years that the child or children could be claimed as a dependent or dependents.(4) Each parent's percentage of the costs of supporting the child or children.(5) If applicable, the financial aid benefit for postsecondary education for the child or children.(6) If applicable, the financial burden each parent assumed under the property settlement in a dissolution proceeding.(7) Any other relevant factors.(c) If a court designates that the noncustodial parent of a child may claim the child as a dependent for purposes of federal and state taxes, the court shall order the custodial parent of the child to take all actions necessary to release the custodial parent's claim to the exemption in the manner required under Section 152(e) of the Internal Revenue Code.(d) If a court determines that a parent who is ordered to pay child support may claim the child as a dependent under subsection (a), the court shall include in the order that the parent may only claim the child as a dependent for federal and state tax purposes if the parent has paid at least ninety-five percent (95%) of the parent's child support for the calendar year for which the parent is ordered to claim the child as a dependent by January 31 of the following year.As added by P.L.210-2011, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.6-2012, SEC.203.
IN Code § 31-16-6-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 16. Family Law: Support of Children and Other Dependents|Chapter 6. Child Support Orders|31-16-6-2. Expenses for Child's Education and Health Care; Title Iv-D Fees

Sec. 2. (a) The child support order or an educational support order may also include, where appropriate:(1) amounts for the child's education in elementary and secondary schools and at postsecondary educational institutions, taking into account:(A) the child's aptitude and ability;(B) the child's reasonable ability to contribute to educational expenses through:(i) work;(ii) obtaining loans; and(iii) obtaining other sources of financial aid reasonably available to the child and each parent; and(C) the ability of each parent to meet these expenses;(2) special medical, hospital, or dental expenses necessary to serve the best interests of the child; and(3) fees mandated under Title IV-D of the federal Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 651 through 669).(b) If the court orders support for a child's educational expenses at a postsecondary educational institution under subsection (a), the court shall reduce other child support for that child that:(1) is duplicated by the educational support order; and(2) would otherwise be paid to the custodial parent.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citations: 31-1-11.5-12(b); 31-1-11.5-12(c).]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.2-2007, SEC.361.
IN Code § 31-16-6-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 16. Family Law: Support of Children and Other Dependents|Chapter 6. Child Support Orders|31-16-6-3. Setting Aside Parent's Property

Sec. 3. As part of the child support order the court may set apart the part of the property of either parent or both parents that appears necessary and proper for the support of the child.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-1-11.5-12(d).]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.8.
IN Code § 31-16-6-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 16. Family Law: Support of Children and Other Dependents|Chapter 6. Child Support Orders|31-16-6-4. Medical Support

Sec. 4. (a) A child support order must require either parent or both parents to provide medical support for the child through health insurance coverage if the health insurance coverage is available to the parent at a reasonable cost.(b) An order for medical support under this section shall be enforced under 42 U.S.C. 666(a)(19).[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-1-11.5-12.1.]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.86-2002, SEC.10; P.L.103-2007, SEC.18; P.L.80-2010, SEC.29.
IN Code § 31-16-6-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 16. Family Law: Support of Children and Other Dependents|Chapter 6. Child Support Orders|31-16-6-5. Security, Bond, or Other Guarantees

Sec. 5. Upon entering an order under section 1 of this chapter, the court may provide for such security, bond, or other guarantee that is satisfactory to the court to secure the obligation to make child support payments.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-1-11.5-15 part.]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.8.
IN Code § 31-16-6-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 16. Family Law: Support of Children and Other Dependents|Chapter 6. Child Support Orders|31-16-6-7. Effect of Child's Emancipation or Death of Parent Obligated to Pay Support

Sec. 7. (a) Unless otherwise agreed in writing or expressly provided in the order, provisions for child support are terminated:(1) by the emancipation of the child; but(2) not by the death of the parent obligated to pay the child support.(b) If the parent obligated to pay support dies, the amount of support may be modified or revoked to the extent just and appropriate under the circumstances on petition of representatives of the parent's estate.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-1-11.5-17(d).]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.8.
IN Code § 31-16-6-7.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 16. Family Law: Support of Children and Other Dependents|Chapter 6. Child Support Orders|31-16-6-7.5. Funeral Expenses

Sec. 7.5. If the child dies while a support order is in effect, the court may order either or both parents to pay reasonable funeral expenses.As added by P.L.207-2013, SEC.46.
IN Code § 31-16-6-7.8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 16. Family Law: Support of Children and Other Dependents|Chapter 6. Child Support Orders|31-16-6-7.8. Child Support Considered Priority Claim

Sec. 7.8. Child support that:(1) the parent was obligated to pay; and(2) has not been paid at the time of the parent's death;constitutes a priority claim against the estate.As added by P.L.207-2013, SEC.47.
IN Code § 31-16-6-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 16. Family Law: Support of Children and Other Dependents|Chapter 6. Child Support Orders|31-16-6-9. Duty to Furnish Information; Exception

Sec. 9. (a) The custodial parent and noncustodial parent shall furnish the following information to the clerk of the court for entry into the Indiana support enforcement tracking system (ISETS) or its successor statewide automated support enforcement system at the time of the issuance or modification of a child support order:(1) Except as provided in subsection (b), the parent's:(A) Social Security number;(B) current residence and mailing address;(C) telephone numbers;(D) date of birth; and(E) driver's license number.(2) The name, telephone number, and address of the parent's employer.(b) An individual certified as a program participant in the address confidentiality program under IC 5-26.5 is not required to provide the individual's current residence and mailing address if the individual provides an address designated by the office of the attorney general under IC 5-26.5 as the individual's current residence and mailing address.As added by P.L.80-2010, SEC.31. Amended by P.L.128-2012, SEC.35.
IN Code § 31-16-6-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 16. Family Law: Support of Children and Other Dependents|Chapter 6. Child Support Orders|31-16-6-10. Notice of Change of Address, Federal Assistance, and Other Conditions Affecting Support Order; Exception

Sec. 10. (a) Except as provided in subsection (c), a party affected by a support order shall inform the clerk of the court and the state central collection unit established within the child support bureau by IC 31-25-3-1 of any change of address not more than fifteen (15) days after the party's address is changed.(b) At the time of the issuance or modification of a support order, the parties affected by the order shall inform the clerk of the court and the state central collection unit established within the child support bureau by IC 31-25-3-1 of:(1) whether any of the parties is receiving or has received assistance under the:(A) federal Aid to Families with Dependent Children program (42 U.S.C. 601 et seq.); or(B) federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program (45 CFR 260 et seq.); and(2) the Social Security number of any child affected by the order.The Social Security number required under subdivision (2) shall be maintained in the Indiana support enforcement tracking system (ISETS) or its successor statewide automated support enforcement system and shall be kept confidential and may be used only to carry out the purposes of the Title IV-D program.(c) A party who is an individual certified as a program participant in the address confidentiality program under IC 5-26.5 is not required to provide the individual's current residence and mailing address if the individual provides an address designated by the office of the attorney general under IC 5-26.5 as the individual's principal residence and mailing address.As added by P.L.80-2010, SEC.32. Amended by P.L.128-2012, SEC.36.
IN Code § 31-16-6.4-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 16. Family Law: Support of Children and Other Dependents|Chapter 6.4. Mediation|31-16-6.4-1. Factors 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.2.
IN Code § 31-16-6.4-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law|Article 16. Family Law: Support of Children and Other Dependents|Chapter 6.4. Mediation|31-16-6.4-2. Docketing; 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.2.