Indiana Code 31-16-17-10. Judgment and order
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Sec. 10. If the verdict or finding of the court is against a defendant, the court shall:
(2) order that adequate provision be made for the support of the parent or parents, taking into consideration:
(1) enter judgment against the defendant or defendants; and
Terms Used In Indiana Code 31-16-17-10
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- Judgment: means all final orders, decrees, and determinations in an action and all orders upon which executions may issue. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
- Verdict: The decision of a petit jury or a judge.
(A) the needs of the parent or parents;
(B) the ability of the defendant to pay; and
(C) the evidence given in the action concerning treatment given the child by the parent when obligated to support the child.
[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-2-9-5 part.]
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.8.