Anyone out there in the state of Indiana know what a person needs to do to get their child support modified? My bf has a 22 yr old, and an 18 yr (18 yr old has his own apartment, and he is still paying child support. We have tried checking online, and have even contacted the courthouse, but cannot seem to get an answer. I moved here from Cincinnati, and in the state of Ohio, I believe the amount is automatically reduced when a child becomes emancipated. What's the deal in Indiana?
2007-02-12 04:36:45 · 4 answers · asked by Starlight 4 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
There is no back support owed on my bf's part, and neither attended college.
2007-02-12 04:43:35 · update #1
It looks like the standard in Indiana is support to age 21. http://www.in.gov/judiciary/rules/child_support/ (scroll to bottom of page "emancipation") However, since the 18 year old is living on his own--if he is not attending school, I would bet that he meets the definition of emancipated. Have your BF check his child support order in the clerks office and get the exact language of his order. Many states' orders read "child support will continue through age XX or when the youngest child is otherwise emancipated.
Here is the 800# for Indiana. I'd advise he call or visit his county office for clarification:
If you have other matters or concerns relating to child support you may contact us at the KIDS LINE 317-233-5437 or 1-800-840-8757.
2007-02-13 02:15:36 · answer #1 · answered by Cherie 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The links below provide the state of Indiana's laws for Child Support.
This statement was at the third website below:
I believe my child is emancipated and that I should no longer have to pay support for him/her. Can I just stop making payments?
ANSWER: No. Under Indiana Law, emancipation is not automatic. To be considered emancipated, the court has to find that the child is 21 years of age. The exception to this rule is if the child is 18 years old and no longer attending school, then your support obligation to that child can be significantly modified or even eliminated. Much depends on the child's ability to support him/herself.
It looks like you need to contact an attorney to request stopping child support in the courts.
2007-02-12 05:02:11 · answer #2 · answered by Faith 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My wager is which you're lacking some thing once you're doing the calculations. the place I stay, baby help is extra or less 25% of your gross earnings for one baby, supply or take, so purely over $2 hundred according to month on a $1600 earnings looks extremely low. Ask to check their calculations and in case you don't understand some thing, ask them to circulate over it with you. possibly your ex did no longer supply them the suited suggestion. i does no longer confer with them as "guy haters" although. truthfully, once you paintings with baby help it gets very problematic considering you spot maximum of folk who're unwilling to preserve their infants, even while they be able to attain this. And sure, they frequently are men.
2016-09-29 00:27:08 · answer #3 · answered by intriago 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
basicly, that is pretty standard. however there may be an order for him to pay while the child continues education. he may also owe back support.
2007-02-12 04:41:32 · answer #4 · answered by sinned 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋