Ind. Code § 31-16-17-10

Current through P.L. 171-2024

Section 31-16-17-10 - Judgment and order

If the verdict or finding of the court is against a defendant, the court shall:

(1) enter judgment against the defendant or defendants; and

(2) order that adequate provision be made for the support of the parent or parents, taking into consideration:

(A) the needs of the parent or parents;

(B) the ability of the defendant to pay; and

(C) the evidence given in the action concerning treatment given the child by the parent when obligated to support the child.

IC 31-16-17-10

Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-2-9-5 part.

As added by P.L. 1-1997, SEC.8.