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Whether you’re divorced, separated, or preparing to end a relationship, an Indiana child support attorney can help navigate disputes over payment amounts, missed obligations, or major life changes. These situations are stressful, time-sensitive, and directly impact your child’s financial well-being.
Child support is a legal obligation that ensures both parents contribute financially to their child’s needs after separation or divorce. In Indiana, support is calculated using a court-approved formula that considers income, parenting time, and necessary expenses like healthcare and education.
At Langer & Langer, our Indiana child support attorneys help parents resolve disputes, request modifications, and enforce unpaid orders. We represent clients across northern and central Indiana, including Fort Wayne, Valparaiso, and South Bend, even in complex, high-conflict cases.
Not sure how to begin your child support case? Let’s talk. Call (219) 356-2644 or request a confidential consultation today.
Establishing a child support order in Indiana involves more than filling out forms; it requires legal precision, financial accuracy, and courtroom strategy. Whether support is part of a divorce, custody case, or a separate petition, the process must follow Indiana’s guidelines and result in a court-approved order.
Our child support lawyers assist parents in building strong filings that reflect their financial circumstances and meet legal requirements.
Here’s how we help you establish child support in Indiana:
We begin with a focused legal review of your situation and develop a strategy to move your case forward.
Child support in Indiana is ordered by the court during any legal case involving children, including divorce, legal separation, custody disputes, and paternity actions. If you’re a parent raising a child without consistent financial support, an experienced Indiana Child Support Attorney can help you file a petition and navigate the family law process in the Indiana family court.
To make a court-ordered support arrangement official, the court must:
Even when both parents agree on the amount, the court must review and approve the arrangement before it becomes legally binding. A qualified child support lawyer in Indiana can evaluate your situation, guide you through the child support petition process, and help you craft an order that complies with state law.
Child support orders in Indiana can be modified when there’s a substantial change in a parent’s financial situation, parenting time, or the child’s needs. These changes must meet legal thresholds and be approved by the court through a formal modification process.
Common reasons child support may be modified include:
If your financial situation or parenting arrangement has changed, our Indiana child support and custody attorneys can help you file for a legally valid child support modification in the Indiana family court, ensuring your order complies with state law and protects your child’s best interests
If you’ve lost your job or your income has dropped suddenly, Indiana law allows you to file for emergency relief. Prompt action can prevent arrears – unpaid child support that turns into debt – from accumulating and triggering legal consequences.
In urgent financial hardship cases,our child support lawyers:
The court won’t automatically lower your payments after a job loss – a formal motion is required. Let us help you take the right legal steps to avoid penalties.
When child support goes unpaid, legal consequences can follow quickly. Indiana courts have the authority to apply financial and legal penalties to compel payment and hold non-compliant parents accountable. Taking action early helps reduce risk and prevents unpaid support from turning into long-term debt.
We help clients recover support by:
Requesting wage withholding orders to direct income toward past-due obligations.
Pursuing license suspensions, including driver’s or occupational licenses, when delays persist.
Filing contempt actions that may result in fines, compliance hearings, or custody-related consequences.
Unpaid support doesn’t resolve itself. We’ll help you assert your legal rights and pursue every available option to secure the full payment obligation your child is legally entitled to.
When child support arrears accumulate over time, informal efforts won’t be enough. Indiana law allows these debts to be converted into court judgments that enable collection through stronger legal measures.
We help parents recover long-term unpaid support through:
Don’t let unpaid support go uncollected. Start the legal process to recover past-due payments now.
Disputes over child support often arise when one parent believes the other is hiding income, misreporting finances, or using custody disagreements to shift payment responsibility. These high-conflict cases require detailed investigation and strategic legal action to uncover the truth and reach a fair outcome.
To resolve financial disputes and protect your rights, we:
We’ll help you expose financial misrepresentation and fight for a fair payment order that reflects the truth.
Schedule Your Child Support Consultation With an Indiana Family Law Attorney
Whether you're facing missed payments, preparing to file, or responding to a support claim, our qualified lawyers are here to help. During your private consultation, we’ll review your situation, check eligibility for legal action or modification, and walk you through expected costs.
Request Your Confidential ConsultationComplex support cases, including hidden income, parenting time disputes, and non-compliance, require more than basic legal help. They demand courtroom experience, precision, and persistence. That’s what we bring to every contested child support case we take on.
Why families across Indiana trust our team:
100+ years of combined experience focused on child support and family law.
Hundreds of high-conflict cases resolved in courtrooms throughout Indiana.
Ongoing client relationships, with many families returning for continued legal support.
Note: Case results vary. Every situation is different, and outcomes depend on the unique facts involved.
We represent parents across Indiana in child support matters from initial filings to enforcement actions and post-judgment modifications. With deep knowledge of how family courts operate in each jurisdiction, we tailor our legal strategy to align with local court procedures and judges’ expectations.
At Langer & Langer, we offer in-person and virtual consultations for clients in:
Valparaiso and Porter County
Crown Point and Lake County
South Bend and St. Joseph County
Michigan City and LaPorte County
Lafayette
Fort Wayne and Allen County
Indianapolis
Whether you’re just starting or responding to an existing order, our Indiana family law lawyers are ready to assist, wherever you live in Indiana.
Filing for child support without a proper review can lead to delays, denied claims, or enforceability issues. We prioritize quick legal reviews for parents preparing to file, modify, or respond to support orders, so your documents are accurate and ready for court.
During your initial document review, we:
If you’re unsure about your paperwork or next legal step, request a fast, confidential review from our family law team.
Child support in Indiana is calculated using the Indiana Child Support Guidelines, which factor in each parent’s income, parenting time, healthcare costs, and childcare expenses. A court-approved support order reflects this formula and your child’s needs.
No. You cannot legally change child support in Indiana without court approval. Even if both parents agree, a judge must review and sign any modification to make it enforceable.
It depends. If your ex remarries, it doesn’t automatically change child support. However, if they have another child, it may justify a modification. The court will review financial changes before adjusting your or their obligations.
Yes. You can appeal a child support order in Indiana, but it must be filed within 30 days of the judgment. Appeals focus on legal or procedural errors, not personal disagreement.
In Indiana, your child support obligation typically continues until the child turns 19, unless the child becomes emancipated earlier or has special needs that require extended support.
Yes. If you and the other parent shared custody, the support calculation can lower or raise your obligations depending on overnights and income splits.
When child support becomes uncertain or contested, the right legal guidance makes all the difference. Our attorneys focus exclusively on Indiana family law and provide strategic support for parents who need clarity, action, and protection under the law.
Your consultation is confidential, outcome-focused, and designed to help you move forward with confidence.
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