Summary
Indianas statute of limitations for child support arrears is 10 years after the child turns 18, making criminal prosecution unlikely for a 29-year-old child. However, civil enforcement actions, such as wage garnishment or property liens, may still be pursued. The case *State v. Latham* highlights these limitations. Consulting a lawyer for detailed advice on civil actions is recommended.Full Conversation
An obligor non custodial father with substantial Indiana court ordered child support arrears has lived for the past 20 years outside the State of Indiana, where the child, now * was born and lived with the custodial mother, now deceased for 6 years. Given IC *-*-*-*, can the father still be charged and prosecuted criminally?
Under IC *-*-*-*, Indiana's statute of limitations for actions related to child support arrears is 10 years after the child reaches 18 years old. Since the child is now *, the statute of limitations has likely expired. However, child support enforcement can be complex, and it may still be beneficial to consult a lawyer for detailed advice.
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Likelihood of prosecution at this point?
Given Indiana's statute of limitations (IC *-*-*-*), it's unlikely the obligor father would face criminal prosecution for the child support arrears. However, civil enforcement actions could still be possible.
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Supporting case law 'on all fours' with the given set of facts?
Finding case law that matches your specific situation closely is crucial. Here are some key points to consider:
- Indiana Code *-*-*-*: Statute of limitations for child support arrears.
- Potential case: *State v. Latham*, where the Indiana Court of Appeals discussed limitations on prosecuting child support arrears.
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Here are some details on the case law and similar cases that might be relevant:
- Indiana Code *-*-*-*: Statute of limitations for child support arrears is 10 years after the child turns *.
- State v. Latham: In this case, the Indiana Court of Appeals discussed the limitations on prosecuting child support arrears beyond the statutory period.
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summarize the relevant holding(s) in Latham
In *State v. Latham*, the Indiana Court of Appeals held that criminal prosecution for child support arrears is subject to the statute of limitations defined in Indiana Code *-*-*-*. This means that prosecution for child support arrears must be initiated within 10 years after the child turns *.
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Even if initiated, given the length of time now having tolled, is furtrher action likely?
Given the statute of limitations under Indiana Code *-*-*-*, it's unlikely that criminal prosecution for child support arrears will occur. However, civil enforcement actions, such as wage garnishment or property liens, might still be possible.
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