Sec. 6. (a) A person who knowingly or intentionally fails to provide support to the person's spouse, when the spouse needs support, commits nonsupport of a spouse, a Level 6 felony.
(b) It is a defense that the accused person was unable to provide support.
As added by Acts 1976, P.L.148, SEC.6. Amended by Acts 1977, P.L.340, SEC.89; Acts 1978, P.L.144, SEC.10; P.L.158-2013, SEC.553.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 35. Criminal Law and Procedure
Article 46. Miscellaneous Offenses
Chapter 1. Offenses Against the Family
35-46-1-1.3. "Dissolvable Tobacco Product"
35-46-1-1.5. "Electronic Cigarette"
35-46-1-4. Neglect of a Dependent; Child Selling
35-46-1-4.1. Reckless Supervision
35-46-1-5. Nonsupport of a Dependent Child
35-46-1-6. Nonsupport of a Spouse
35-46-1-7. Nonsupport of a Parent
35-46-1-8. Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor
35-46-1-9. Profiting From Adoption
35-46-1-9.5. Adoption Deception
35-46-1-11. Tobacco or Electronic Cigarette Vending Machine Sales; Warning Notices; Penalty
35-46-1-11.2. Operation of Tobacco Business Near School Prohibited
35-46-1-11.4. Operation of Tobacco and Vaping Business Near School Prohibited
35-46-1-11.5. Coin Machines for Sale or Distribution of Tobacco or Electronic Cigarettes; Penalty
35-46-1-11.8. Tobacco and Electronic Cigarette Displays; Exceptions; Penalty
35-46-1-12. Exploitation of a Dependent or an Endangered Adult
35-46-1-15.1. Invasion of Privacy; Offense; Penalties
35-46-1-15.3. Violation of Certain No Contact Orders; Offense; Penalty
35-46-1-16. Invasion of Privacy Convictions; Record of Persons Protected by Orders
35-46-1-19. Invasion of Privacy Convictions; Time of Notice to Persons Protected by Orders
35-46-1-20. Enforcement of Foreign Protection Orders