Indiana Child Support Arrears Pro Se Package
This packet is designed specifically for parents with an existing Indiana dissolution or paternity case who mutually agree that the court should determine the correct child-support arrears balance and credit documented direct payments. It provides a structured set of joint filings to ask the court to calculate the remaining legal balance and establish an enforceable payment plan.
This package includes:
- Joint Motion to Determine Child Support Arrearage and Credit Direct Payments
- Joint Verified Payment Ledger and Exhibit Index
- Joint Affidavit Regarding No State-Assigned Arrears
- Optional Agreed Petition to Modify Future Child Support
- Proposed Order Determining Arrearage and Crediting Payments
- Comprehensive filing and hearing checklists
Legal Disclaimer:
The document Indiana Child Support Arrears Pro Se Package_v1.docx and all associated materials are provided strictly for self-help, educational, and pro se legal formatting purposes. Purchasing or downloading this packet does not constitute legal advice, nor does it create an attorney-client relationship. The creator of this packet is a federally practicing attorney, not a licensed Indiana practitioner.
Please be aware that Indiana law generally prohibits the retroactive modification of a delinquent child support obligation. You cannot use this packet to ask the court to forgive, waive, or reduce accrued arrears solely because the receiving parent agrees to it. The judge holds the exclusive authority to determine whether a payment qualifies for credit and what legally enforceable balance remains.
This packet does not replace any county-specific local forms, cover sheets, or filing rules. You must contact the clerk of the court that issued your original support order to verify local requirements before filing. Use this packet only if neither parent has received public assistance related to the support case and no arrears are assigned to the State of Indiana. If you require specific legal guidance on your parental rights, you should consult an attorney licensed to practice in Indiana.