Indiana § 31-16-17-10 Judgment and order

Indiana Statutes

§ 31-16-17-10 — Judgment and order

Indiana § 31-16-17-10

Art. 16FAMILY LAW: SUPPORT OF CHILDREN AND

Ch. 17Liability for Support of Parents

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Ind. Code § 31-16-17-10 (2026).

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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.]

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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.]