Child Support

Child support is often required in the case of divorce (dissolution of marriage) as well as in the case of a child born out of wedlock (paternity cases).

Indiana Code Title 31 places a duty for child support upon parents based upon their financial resources and needs, the standard of living the child would have enjoyed had the marriage not been dissolved or had the separation not been ordered, the physical or mental condition of the child, and the child's educational needs.

The state of Indiana has provided the following Child Support Rules & Guidelines (in.gov)

Obtaining Child Support

Obtaining child support or modifying an existing child support order can be complicated.  Contact the Clerks's Office for the required paperwork to modify an existing order, then contact the Child Support division of the Prosecutor's Office.

Child Support Enforcement

To seek enforcement for non-payment of child support contact the support clerk at 765-584-8034.

Changing your Address of Record

If you move, you must notify both the Clerk's office and the State of Indiana Department of Child Services by calling KIDSLINE at 1-800-840-8757.

You may also be interested in visiting the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children website.