Sec. 4. (a) Any of the following may prosecute a civil action for support of a parent:
(1) The parent.
(2) The township trustee.
(3) The department.
(4) The director of the division of family resources.
(5) The prosecuting attorney.
(b) Costs may not be taxed against:
(1) the prosecuting attorney;
(2) the department;
(3) the township trustee; or
(4) the director of the division of family resources.
[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-2-9-2(a) part.]
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.145-2006, SEC.240; P.L.128-2012, SEC.44.
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