Judgment and order

Ind. Code § 31-16-17-10, under Liability for Support of Parents.

Ind. Code § 31-16-17-10

Sec. 10. If the verdict or finding of the court is against a defendant, the court shall:

(1) enter judgment against the defendant or defendants; and (2) order that adequate provision be made for the support of the parent or parents, taking into consideration: (A) the needs of the parent or parents; (B) the ability of the defendant to pay; and (C) the evidence given in the action concerning treatment given the child by the parent when obligated to support the child. [Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-2-9-5 part.] As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.8.