Sec. 3. (a) Any person or agency named in section 1 or 2 of this chapter is entitled to receive the child support payments from the clerk of the circuit court or the person obligated to make the payments. The payments shall be used solely for the benefit of the child entitled to receive the payments.
(b) If the payment has been assigned to the state agency administering Title IV-D of the federal Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 651 through 669), the payments shall be disbursed in accordance with federal regulations governing the Title IV-D program. The court may allow the agency to receive a reasonable fee for services provided under this chapter. The agency shall make financial reports in connection with such services at the time and in the manner that is prescribed by the court or required by law.
[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-1-11.5-14(b).]
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.8.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law
Article 16. Family Law: Support of Children and Other Dependents
Chapter 10. Child Support Payments to Third Parties
31-16-10-1. Payments of Child Support to Third Persons
31-16-10-2. Forwarding of Payments to Title Iv-D Agency
31-16-10-3. Use of Child Support Exclusively for Child's Benefit; Title Iv-D Disbursements and Fees