H.E.A. 1406, P.L. 150 Effective: §§1-22 effective July 1, 2018, §23 effective March 19, 2018 Provides for the collection of certain past due annual support fees by the child support bureau (bureau) and the clerk of the circuit court. Allows the bureau to collect child support payments made in cash. Allows the bureau and the clerk of the circuit court to recoup certain child support o … [Read more...] about Department of Child Services
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Resolution urging spousal and educational support study committee
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard SR 32 urging a study committee for spousal and educational support authored by Sen. Delph. The resolution urges the legislative council to assign to the appropriate study committee the topic of spousal support and educational support. Testimony in support of the resolution was presented by and Andrew Soshnick of the Indiana State Bar Association. … [Read more...] about Resolution urging spousal and educational support study committee
Child support
The House Judiciary Committee heard SB 179 pertaining to child support sponsored by Rep. Mayfield. The bill provides that: incarceration of a parent may not be considered voluntary unemployment in determining an amount to be ordered for support of a child, a court may modify the child support order, or approve a proposed modification, without holding a hearing if: (1) a petition … [Read more...] about Child support
Immunity for reports of suspected abuse or neglect
The House Judiciary Committee heard SB 431 concerning immunity for reports of suspected abuse or neglect sponsored by Rep. Steuerwald. The bill provides immunity from civil and criminal liability to a person who assists with or participates and a health care provider who provides professional intervention; in an investigation by DCS resulting from a report that a child may be a v … [Read more...] about Immunity for reports of suspected abuse or neglect
Change of placement for child in need of services
The House Committee on Family, Children, and Human Affairs heard SB 128 sponsored by Rep. Sullivan on change of placement for child in need of services. DCS testified against the bill, stating that current law already requires DCS to file a motion in court for a change of placement and to provide their report to all affected parties, including the parents and foster parents. The … [Read more...] about Change of placement for child in need of services