§ 31-16-17-1 Duty to furnish support for parents
§ 31-16-17-2 Action for support; parties plaintiff
§ 31-16-17-3 Averments of complaint
§ 31-16-17-4 Standing; costs
§ 31-16-17-5 Attorney’s fees
§ 31-16-17-6 Pleading; service of notice on defendant
§ 31-16-17-7 Additional parties defendant; admissibility of evidence
§ 31-16-17-8 Appeal and review
§ 31-16-17-9 Jury verdict
§ 31-16-17-10 Judgment and order
§ 31-16-17-11 Continuing order; modification; execution
§ 31-16-17-12 Contempt
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Terms Used In Indiana Code > Title 31 > Article 16 > Chapter 17 - Liability for Support of Parents

  • Attorney: includes a counselor or other person authorized to appear and represent a party in an action or special proceeding. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Judgment: means all final orders, decrees, and determinations in an action and all orders upon which executions may issue. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
  • Property: includes personal and real property. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
  • Prosecute: To charge someone with a crime. A prosecutor tries a criminal case on behalf of the government.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
  • Trustee: A person or institution holding and administering property in trust.
  • Verdict: The decision of a petit jury or a judge.
  • Verified: when applied to pleadings, means supported by oath or affirmation in writing. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5