Ind. Code ch. 31-15-10

Ind. Code ch. 31-15-10
in effect

Ind. Code § 31-15-10-1 Costs and attorney's fees; order for direct payment to attorney

Sec. 1. (a) The court periodically may order a party to pay a reasonable amount for the cost to the other party of maintaining or defending any proceeding under this article and for attorney's fees and mediation services, including amounts for legal services provided and costs incurred before the commencement of the proceedings or after entry of judgment. (b) The court may order the amount to be paid directly to the attorney, who may enforce the order in the attorney's name. [Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-1-11.5-16(a) part.] As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.199-1997, SEC.4.

Ind. Code § 31-15-10-2 Exemption for agencies

Sec. 2. Neither costs or attorney fees may be taxed against an agency, or the agency's agents, that is authorized to maintain proceedings under this article by Title IV-D of the federal Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 651 through 669) and IC 31-25-4-17. [Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-1-11.5-16(b) part.] As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.145-2006, SEC.231.
Source: Open US Law by Vaquill AI (CC BY 4.0)URL: https://iga.in.gov/laws/2026/ic/titles/31Fetched: 10/17/2026

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