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2023 Indiana Code › Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law › Article 16. Family Law: Support of Children and Other Dependents › Chapter 12.5. Seizure of State Income Tax Refunds for Delinquent Child Support › 31-16-12.5-2. Petition; Procedure; Intervention

Sec. 2. (a) A custodial parent may file a petition for a setoff of child support from a state income tax refund payable to a child support obligor in:
(1) the court that entered the original child support order; or
(2) a court of competent jurisdiction located in the county of residence of the custodial parent.
(b) The petition must be verified and must include all of the following:
(1) The full name of:
(A) the obligor;
(B) the custodial parent; and
(C) each child to whom the obligor owes child support.
(2) An averment that:
(A) the obligor's aggregate child support arrearage on the date the petition is filed is at least one thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500); and
(B) the obligor has intentionally violated the terms of the most recent child support order.
(3) An indication of whether the custodial parent:
(A) has received or is receiving assistance under the Title IV-A program; or
(B) has assigned child support payments under IC 12-14-7-1;
during the period for which child support is owed by the obligor.
(c) The court shall notify the child support bureau of the department of the pendency of an action under this chapter if the petition:
(1) indicates under subsection (b)(3)(A) that the custodial parent has received or is receiving assistance; or
(2) indicates under subsection (b)(3)(B) that an assignment has occurred.
(d) The state has a right to intervene as a party in a hearing under this chapter if the custodial parent has received or is receiving assistance as described in subsection (b)(3)(A) or if an assignment as described in subsection (b)(3)(B) has occurred.
As added by P.L.27-2004, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.145-2006, SEC.238.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law › Article 16. Family Law: Support of Children and Other Dependents › Chapter 12.5. Seizure of State Income Tax Refunds for Delinquent Child Support › 31-16-12.5-3. Prohibition

Sec. 3. A custodial parent may not bring an action under this chapter with respect to an obligor's state income tax refund for a calendar year if the child support bureau has initiated an action under IC 6-8.1-9.5 to set off the obligor's tax refund for that calendar year.
As added by P.L.27-2004, SEC.4.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law › Article 16. Family Law: Support of Children and Other Dependents › Chapter 12.5. Seizure of State Income Tax Refunds for Delinquent Child Support › 31-16-12.5-4. Determination of Refund Eligibility and Filing Status

Sec. 4. (a) A court that receives a petition under section 2 of this chapter shall send an order requiring the department of state revenue to determine the obligor's eligibility for a state income tax refund, whether the obligor filed a joint state income tax return, and if the obligor filed a joint state income tax return, the name and address of the individual with whom the obligor filed the joint state income tax return, if the court preliminarily determines that probable cause exists to believe that the obligor named in the petition:
(1) was at least one thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500) in arrears on child support payments at the time the custodial parent filed the petition under section 2 of this chapter; and
(2) has intentionally violated the terms of the most recent support order.
(b) The department of state revenue, upon receiving an order under subsection (a), shall notify the court whether the obligor named in the order:
(1) is eligible for a state income tax refund; and
(2) has filed a joint state income tax return, and if the obligor has filed a joint state income tax return, the name and address of the individual with whom the obligor filed the joint state income tax return.
As added by P.L.27-2004, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.2-2005, SEC.75.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law › Article 16. Family Law: Support of Children and Other Dependents › Chapter 12.5. Seizure of State Income Tax Refunds for Delinquent Child Support › 31-16-12.5-5. Hearing; Notice

Sec. 5. (a) If the court receives notification under section 4(b) of this chapter that the obligor is eligible for a state income tax refund, the court shall set the matter for a hearing at least thirty (30) days after the date that the court receives notification under section 4(b) of this chapter.
(b) If the court sets the matter for a hearing under subsection (a), the court must send notice of the hearing by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the most recent address of the obligor. The notice must include the date of the hearing and a copy of the petition filed under section 2 of this chapter.
(c) If the court receives notification under section 4(b) of this chapter that the obligor filed a joint state income tax return, the court shall send a notice to the individual with whom the obligor filed a joint state income tax return by certified mail, return receipt requested, and inform the individual:
(1) of the hearing date;
(2) that the court may order the individual's and obligor's joint state income tax refund to be intercepted for the obligor's past due child support payments; and
(3) that the individual may petition the court or provide testimony at the hearing that the individual believes that part of the individual's and obligor's joint state income tax refund should not be intercepted for the obligor's child support and should be paid to the individual.
As added by P.L.27-2004, SEC.4.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law › Article 16. Family Law: Support of Children and Other Dependents › Chapter 12.5. Seizure of State Income Tax Refunds for Delinquent Child Support › 31-16-12.5-6. Final Order; Deadline

Sec. 6. (a) The court shall issue a final order for a state income tax refund setoff following a hearing under this chapter if the court determines by clear and convincing evidence that the obligor named in the petition:
(1) is at least one thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500) in arrears on child support payments; and
(2) has intentionally violated the terms of the most recent child support order applying to the obligor.
(b) The final order must include the amount of child support arrearage that the department of state revenue shall withhold from the obligor's state income tax refund and the obligor's Social Security number.
(c) In order for the setoff to take effect with respect to a state income tax refund, the final order of the court must be received by the department of state revenue before November 1 of the taxable year for which the tax refund is payable.
As added by P.L.27-2004, SEC.4.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law › Article 16. Family Law: Support of Children and Other Dependents › Chapter 12.5. Seizure of State Income Tax Refunds for Delinquent Child Support › 31-16-12.5-7. Distribution of Refund

Sec. 7. (a) The department of state revenue shall submit the refund amount set forth in the final order to the clerk of the circuit court for distribution.
(b) If the custodial parent:
(1) has received or is receiving assistance under the Title IV-A program; or
(2) has assigned child support payments under IC 12-14-7-1;
during the period of time for which child support is owed by the obligor, the court shall determine whether a portion of the refund must be distributed to the state under subsection (c).
(c) If the court determines that an amount is owed to the state under subsection (b), the court shall order the clerk of the circuit court to distribute the refund:
(1) to the state in an amount determined by the court; and
(2) to the custodial parent in any amount remaining after distribution under subdivision (1).
As added by P.L.27-2004, SEC.4.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law › Article 16. Family Law: Support of Children and Other Dependents › Chapter 12.5. Seizure of State Income Tax Refunds for Delinquent Child Support › 31-16-12.5-8. Interest Charges

Sec. 8. A final order issued under section 6 of this chapter may include interest charges in an amount determined under IC 31-16-12-2.
As added by P.L.27-2004, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.207-2013, SEC.50.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law › Article 16. Family Law: Support of Children and Other Dependents › Chapter 12.5. Seizure of State Income Tax Refunds for Delinquent Child Support › 31-16-12.5-9. Fee

Sec. 9. A custodial parent may not be charged a fee to seek a setoff of a state income tax refund.
As added by P.L.103-2007, SEC.22.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law › Article 16. Family Law: Support of Children and Other Dependents › Chapter 13. Registration of Child Support Orders for Enforcement Purposes › 31-16-13-1. Registration of Child Support Order

Sec. 1. If:
(1) the parent who is entitled to receive child support; and
(2) the parent who is ordered to pay child support;
are both present in Indiana, the parent who is entitled to receive child support may register a child support order issued by another Indiana court or foreign court for the sole purpose of enforcement in accordance with IC 31-18.5-6-1 through IC 31-18.5-6-8 of the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act.
[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-6.1-16.5.]
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.206-2015, SEC.50.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law › Article 16. Family Law: Support of Children and Other Dependents › Chapter 14. Actions for Support of Dependents by Dependent Spouse › 31-16-14-1. Grounds for Bringing Action

Sec. 1. (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 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.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law › Article 16. Family Law: Support of Children and Other Dependents › Chapter 14. Actions for Support of Dependents by Dependent Spouse › 31-16-14-2. Commencement of Action; Contents of Complaint

Sec. 2. (a) A dependent spouse may bring an action under section 1 of this chapter by filing a complaint against the other spouse and against other persons who may be joined as codefendants in the action under section 1(b) of this chapter. The complaint must contain the following:
(1) An allegation of the marriage of the dependent spouse and the other spouse.
(2) The name and age of each dependent child living with or in the custody of the dependent spouse.
(3) A statement that the dependent spouse may bring the action for a reason described in section 1(a) of this chapter.
(4) The most specific possible description of the real and personal property of the other spouse that is in Indiana.
(5) An allegation of the probable value of the real and personal property of the other spouse that is in Indiana.
(6) The circumstances and mode of life of the dependent spouse and other spouse.
(7) The amount necessary to support the dependent spouse and dependent children.
(b) If other persons are joined as codefendants in the action under section 1(b) of this chapter, the complaint described in subsection (a) must also contain the following:
(1) An allegation that the other persons:
(A) are indebted to either spouse; or
(B) have rights, credits, or choses in action that belong to either spouse and that are in the possession or control of the other persons.
(2) An allegation of the amount of indebtedness under subdivision (1)(A).
(3) An allegation of the value of the rights, credits, and choses in action described in subdivision (1)(B).
[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-7-11-2.]
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.8.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law › Article 16. Family Law: Support of Children and Other Dependents › Chapter 14. Actions for Support of Dependents by Dependent Spouse › 31-16-14-3. Process

Sec. 3. Process in actions brought under this chapter is the same as in other civil actions.
[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-7-11-3.]
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.8.