When any Court issues a child support Order, it is ordinarily forwarded to the employer of the party responsible for payment. The funds are then deducted from that person's paycheck. If the employee is injured and eligible for Workers' Compensation benefits, the employer is obligated to... View More

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answered on Oct 30, 2024

What is considered "reasonable" as defined in your Order on Child Support is going to be up to the interpretation of the Judge who issued that Order. For some, it may be considered reasonable to make such accommodations in the name of facilitating parent-child relationships, for others it... View More

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answered on Feb 25, 2024

Based on the agreement you signed with the prosecutor, you still need to meet the requirement of being caught up a certain percentage on child support in order to claim the children on taxes, even though your ex has temporarily stopped the formal child support order.

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answered on Dec 1, 2023

In your situation, where you're facing child support issues across state lines, it's important to understand the complexities of interstate child support laws. Each state has its own child support guidelines, but they generally follow the federal Uniform Interstate Family Support Act... View More

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answered on Jul 11, 2025

You’re asking a very important question, and it’s good that you’re being proactive. In Indiana, child support generally ends when the child turns 19, unless there’s a court order extending it for specific reasons. Since your daughter lives in New York, and you mentioned she turns 21 this... View More

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answered on Jun 12, 2025

You're asking an important question that affects both your responsibilities and your ability to support your whole family. In Indiana, the birth of new biological children can be taken into account when a child support order is reviewed, but it won’t automatically lower or raise your... View More

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answered on Jun 11, 2025

What you’re going through is incredibly difficult, and it’s clear that your goal is to reconnect with your daughter and ensure her safety and well-being. In Indiana, both parents have a right to request parenting time, even when there’s been a long period without contact, as long as the court... View More

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answered on May 14, 2025

vYour safety and your child’s well-being come first, so it’s important to act quickly and thoughtfully. If you fear that your husband may try to take your daughter or put her in danger after the no-contact order ends, you should strongly consider filing for a protection order that includes both... View More

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answered on Apr 13, 2025

Yes, you can pursue back child support in Indiana, but only after you officially open a child support case with the court or the local child support enforcement agency. Indiana does allow retroactive child support, but it typically only goes back to the date you file—not the entire time... View More

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answered on Jan 12, 2025

If you don’t complete Form 8332 as your court order requires, the court could potentially hold you in contempt. Courts take their orders seriously, and not following them might lead to legal consequences.

Since you’re providing most of the care for your child and need financial support,... View More

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answered on Sep 25, 2024

I'm sorry to hear that you're facing these challenges. When dealing with civil matters like separation, child support, and custody issues, it's important to seek proper legal counsel to protect your rights. Family law can be complex, and your situation may require professional advice... View More

There is much confusion about what "custody" actually means.

If there is an active case in Indiana for either Paternity or Divorce, then any party wanting to move out of Indiana is going to have the burden of explaining why that move is in the child's best interests.... View More

The answer depends on information not provided in your question. Those details are best discussed directly with an attorney, in any event.

If the back support has been reduced to a judgment against you, then your ex can use normal debt collection processes to collect the back support. If... View More

Indiana does not allow retroactive changes to child support. However, you can explain to a court that payments were made to satisfy child support to eliminate arrearages.

You should probably get the child support re-calculated now that your financial and expense situations are different... View More

Standard child support ends when the child achieves the age of 19. Child support during the college years generally requires an additional order from the Court specifying how much each parent is to contribute to the cost of education.

You should review your child support order to see... View More

It is impossible to answer your question specifically with the information provided. Also, it would not be appropriate to provide more detail in this venue.

I would presume from what you have shared that the Court simply suspended in-person parenting time. You should read the actual order... View More

It is unclear what exactly you are asking, but just as a general answer, if a filing or an action was "dismissed without prejudice and stricken," that means that the court has terminated it and will take no further action on it, but the "without prejudice" part means that the... View More

You may consider filing a counterclaim or challenging his paternity in court. However, your question does not provide many specifics so it is difficult to say. You might seriously consider sitting down with an experienced family law attorney to discuss your case in more detail.

Unmarried couples who are trying to split property face different challenges than those going through a divorce. You should speak with an attorney who can look at your situation in more detail and lay out a path forward.

If your support order is out of Indiana, then it likely contains the custody provisions as well. You can check with the court clerk to see if the case is still based in Indiana. You can bring an action in Indiana to enforce your parenting time. However, keep in mind that it may be difficult to... View More