Sec. 3. (a) A lien is created against the real and personal property of the obligor in the amount of a judgment described in section 2 of this chapter.
(b) A person holding a lien created by a judgment described in section 2 of this chapter:
(1) has the priority of an unperfected secured creditor in any enforcement proceeding instituted against the property; and
(2) may perfect the lien in the same manner as liens arising from other civil judgments are perfected.
[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-2-11-9.]
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.3-2008, SEC.233.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law
Article 16. Family Law: Support of Children and Other Dependents
Chapter 16. Enforceable Judgment Against a Person Delinquent in Payment of Child Support
31-16-16-1. Supplemental Remedies
31-16-16-2. Delinquent Payment as Judgment Against Obligor
31-16-16-3. Judgment as Lien; Priority; Perfection
31-16-16-4. Mode of Enforcement; Disputed Amount