Child support enforcement.
Summary
Provides that if an individual executes a paternity affidavit, an order establishing child support for the child named in the paternity affidavit may be obtained at a child support hearing without any further proceedings to establish the child's paternity. Amends provisions regarding child support orders to allow for the approval of additional child support payment locations by the state of Indiana. Provides that an action to enforce a child support obligation with regard to a child who is incapacitated before the child becomes 19 years of age must be commenced not later than 10 years after the date on which the child's incapacity ceases. Allows a criminal action for nonsupport of a dependent child to be held: (1) in the county in which the child resides; or (2) if the action is brought to enforce a child support order, in the county in which the child support order was entered.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 17, 2023
Last action Jan 17, 2023
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Dale DeVon
RRepublican
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