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A common misconception between parents of young children during divorce is that “child support” stops when the child(ren) turn 18. This is not the case necessarily in Indiana, which is the subject of this blog. First, it is important to note that Indiana is one of the few states that has a statute in the Divorce and Paternity Act providing…
Indiana law changed several years ago to terminate a parent’s general duty to pay child support at 19. However, this law left in place language that allowed a trial court to have the discretion to award higher education expenses.1 Courts frequently award such colleges expenses. This has been subject to great debate among Hoosiers as many states end all support…
Previous blog posts have explored several subparts and nuances of the amended statute on emancipation for purposes of child support1, passed in July, 2012. However, a recent amendment and additional terms have been added to the statute, retroactive to July 1, 2012, which clarify when college expenses can be petitioned for. Recently, the Indiana Court of Appeals addressed a case…
In Indiana, children of parents who are divorced, or were never married are entitled to child support from both parents according to each parent’s respective income, the amount of time the child spends with each parent, and other factors.1, 2 Child support is an obligation of both parents to the child until the child reaches the age of nineteen (19).3 Generally,…
What Are They? When Can They Be Modified? Under a recent modification to the age of emancipation under Indiana Law, children are emancipated for child support purposes at the age of nineteen (19)1. However, at age nineteen (19), many children are attending college or other secondary education. It should be noted under the new statute, that if the child support…
As of July 1, 2012, a new statute regarding emancipation of children for child support matters went into effect. Previous blog posts have examined the intricacies of the new law, and some cases after its inception. However, recently, the Committee that helped enact the new law is taking a second look at it. The Child Support and Custody Advisory Committee…