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Child support is the financial contribution that a parent makes toward the costs of raising their minor children. Child support obligations are included in a separate court order. Many questions arise from the issue of child support. How much support will be paid? How often will money be received? How long will support be paid?
How Much Indiana Child Support Do I Have to Pay?
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How Often Will I Receive Child Support Payments?
Court ordered child support can be withheld from the non-custodial parents’ paycheck and directed to the Child Support Division for prompt payment to the other parent. These payments can vary based on the frequency the non-custodial parent is paid.
Child Emancipation in Indiana
For the purposes of child support, a child at 19 years of age will be considered emancipated and child support payments will stop. Emancipation means that the child will no longer be a legal obligation to their parents.
Indiana Child Support Payments and College Expenses
The cost of higher education is expensive. In order to determine a budget, each parent, as well as the child, should evaluate the total cost of education and what they can contribute. In Indiana, the child is emancipated at age 19, which means that child support will end. However, if funds are needed for educational purposes, the court can be petitioned for these payments. Current Indiana law requires that this petition be filed with the court before reaching the age of 19. It is important to file the petition with the court to ensure the payment plan is enforced, even if the parents have established an informal agreement.
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