31-16-17-10. Judgment and order

IN Code § 31-16-17-10 (2019) (N/A)
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Sec. 10. If the verdict or finding of the court is against a defendant, the court shall:

(1) enter judgment against the defendant or defendants; and

(2) order that adequate provision be made for the support of the parent or parents, taking into consideration:

(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.