Indiana Code - Family Law and Juvenile Law - Title 31, Section 31-18-6-7

Obtaining jurisdiction; defenses; default; adjudication

Sec. 7. (a) The procedure to obtain jurisdiction of the person or
property of the obligor shall be as provided in civil cases. The
obligor may assert any defense available to an action on a foreign
judgment.
(b) If the obligor defaults, the court shall enter an order:
(1) confirming the registered support order; and
(2) determining the amounts remaining unpaid.
(c) If the obligor appears and a hearing is held, the court shall
adjudicate the issues including the amounts remaining unpaid.

As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.10.

Last modified: May 24, 2006