Sec. 2. If a petition filed under section 1 of this chapter indicates that the petitioner has one (1) or more current child support obligations and the Title IV-D agency has entered an appearance:

(1) the court shall consider ordering the petitioner to secure a bond under IC 31-16-3.5 for the purpose of insuring the future payment of child support obligations; and

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(2) if the purchase price of the payments assigned under section (1)(b)(8) is insufficient to secure a child support bond, then the court shall consider denying the petition.

As added by P.L.198-2014, SEC.6.