Sec. 2. An action for support of a parent may be instituted against a child for violation of the duty to support a parent as required by section 1 of this chapter by filing a verified complaint in a circuit or superior court of the county of the residence of either parent. The plaintiff or plaintiffs must be:
(1) the parent or parents; or
(2) the:
(A) prosecuting attorney of the judicial circuit;
(B) local office of the county in which the parent resides;
(C) township trustee of the township in which the parent resides; or
(D) division of family resources;
on behalf of the parent.
[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-2-9-2(a) part.]
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.3-2008, SEC.236; P.L.128-2012, SEC.43.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law
Article 16. Family Law: Support of Children and Other Dependents
Chapter 17. Liability for Support of Parents
31-16-17-1. Duty to Furnish Support for Parents
31-16-17-2. Action for Support; Parties Plaintiff
31-16-17-3. Averments of Complaint
31-16-17-6. Pleading; Service of Notice on Defendant
31-16-17-7. Additional Parties Defendant; Admissibility of Evidence
31-16-17-10. Judgment and Order