Child Support in Indiana

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About Child Support for Fathers

Child support in the United States is administered state-by-state under the Title IV-D federal program, with every state required to operate a child support enforcement agency. These agencies establish paternity, locate non-custodial parents, calculate support obligations, and enforce payments through wage garnishment, tax refund intercepts, license suspension, and other civil enforcement tools. Support amounts are calculated using state-specific guidelines, most based on an income shares or percentage-of-income formula. Fathers paying support can request modifications when their income drops substantially or when circumstances change (job loss, additional children, disability). Fathers owed support can open a case with their state agency free of charge. This directory includes each state's child support agency, online calculators, local enforcement offices, and modification resources.

Child Support in Indiana

Indiana superior and circuit courts hear family matters in all 92 counties, with some counties operating dedicated domestic relations divisions. The Child Support Bureau operates under DCS. Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, Evansville, and South Bend are the largest metros. Indiana Legal Services is the primary LSC-funded civil legal aid program.

13 Resources

1. Indiana Child Support Online Portal — Free

Official Indiana online portal for managing child support cases statewide. Dads can view payment history, make payments, update personal information, check case status, and message caseworkers. Access requires a case number and personal identifying information. Use to track arrears, confirm credit for past payments, and keep address and employer records current for accurate enforcement.

1-800-840-8757 · Online portal · Online 24/7

2. Marion County Prosecutor - Child Support (Indianapolis) — Free

Serves Indianapolis and Marion County with child support establishment, modification, paternity, and enforcement through the Title IV-D program. Dads can open or respond to cases and request reviews. Bring a photo ID, Social Security number, recent pay stubs or proof of income, any existing court orders, and the child's birth certificate to intake appointments at the downtown office.

317-327-3594 · 251 E Ohio St, Suite 160, Indianapolis, IN 46204 · Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm · Visit Website

3. Lake County Prosecutor - Child Support — Free

Serves northwest Indiana with child support establishment, collection, enforcement, modification, and paternity services for Lake County families in Gary, Hammond, East Chicago, and Crown Point. Dads can open or respond to cases through the Title IV-D unit. Bring photo ID, Social Security number, recent pay stubs or proof of income, existing court orders, and the child's birth certificate to intake appointments.

219-755-3720 · 2293 N Main St, Crown Point, IN 46307 · Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm · Visit Website

4. St. Joseph County Prosecutor - Child Support — Free

Serves South Bend, Mishawaka, and St. Joseph County with child support services, including establishment, modification, and enforcement through the Title IV-D program. Dads can open or respond to cases at the downtown office. Bring a photo ID, Social Security number, recent pay stubs or proof of income, any existing court orders, and the child's birth certificate to intake appointments.

574-235-9544 · 101 S Main St, South Bend, IN 46601 · Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm · Visit Website

5. Indiana State Centralized Collection Unit (INSCCU) — Free

Centralized payment processing center for all Indiana child support payments statewide. INSCCU handles receiving, recording, and distributing support payments between payers and recipients. Dads can mail payments, set up income withholding, or pay online through the state portal. Always include the case number or Social Security number on mailed payments to ensure credit posts to the correct case.

1-800-840-8757 · P.O. Box 7130, Indianapolis, IN 46207 · Online 24/7; phone Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm · Visit Website

6. Vanderburgh County Prosecutor - Child Support (Evansville) — Free

Serves Evansville and Vanderburgh County with child support establishment, modification, and enforcement services through the Title IV-D program. Dads can open or respond to cases at the downtown office near the courthouse. Bring photo ID, Social Security number, recent pay stubs or proof of income, any existing court orders, and the child's birth certificate to intake appointments.

812-435-5160 · 825 Sycamore St, Evansville, IN 47708 · Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm · Visit Website

7. Tippecanoe County Prosecutor - Child Support (Lafayette) — Free

Serves Lafayette, West Lafayette, and Tippecanoe County with child support establishment, modification, and enforcement through the Title IV-D program. Dads can open or respond to cases at the downtown Lafayette office. Bring a photo ID, Social Security number, recent pay stubs or proof of income, any existing court orders, and the child's birth certificate when visiting for intake appointments.

765-423-9321 · 301 Main St, Lafayette, IN 47901 · Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm · Visit Website

8. Hamilton County Prosecutor - Child Support — Free

Serves Carmel, Fishers, Noblesville, Westfield, and Hamilton County with child support establishment, modification, and enforcement through the Title IV-D program. Dads can open or respond to cases at the Noblesville office. Bring photo ID, Social Security number, recent pay stubs or proof of income, any existing court orders, and the child's birth certificate to intake appointments with the IV-D staff.

317-776-8581 · 1 Hamilton County Sq, Noblesville, IN 46060 · Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm · Visit Website

9. Elkhart County Prosecutor - Child Support — Free

Serves Elkhart, Goshen, and Elkhart County with child support services, including paternity establishment, modification, and enforcement through the Title IV-D program. Dads can open or respond to cases at the Goshen office. Bring a photo ID, Social Security number, recent pay stubs or proof of income, any existing court orders, and the child's birth certificate to intake appointments.

574-523-2261 · 101 N Main St, Goshen, IN 46526 · Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm · Visit Website

10. Monroe County Prosecutor - Child Support (Bloomington) — Free

Serves Bloomington and Monroe County with child support establishment, modification, and enforcement through the Title IV-D program. Dads in the IU campus area and surrounding communities can open or respond to cases at the downtown office. Bring photo ID, Social Security number, recent pay stubs or proof of income, any existing court orders, and the child's birth certificate to intake appointments.

812-349-2670 · 301 N College Ave, Bloomington, IN 47404 · Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm · Visit Website

11. Vigo County Prosecutor - Child Support (Terre Haute) — Free

Serves Terre Haute and Vigo County with child support establishment, enforcement, and modification services through the Title IV-D program. Dads in western Indiana can open or respond to cases at the downtown Terre Haute office. Bring a photo ID, Social Security number, recent pay stubs or proof of income, any existing court orders, and the child's birth certificate to intake appointments.

812-462-3226 · 33 S 3rd St, Terre Haute, IN 47807 · Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm · Visit Website

12. Clark County Prosecutor - Child Support (Jeffersonville) — Free

Serves Jeffersonville, Clarksville, and Clark County with child support services in the Louisville metro area of southern Indiana through the Title IV-D program. Dads can open or respond to cases at the Jeffersonville office near the courthouse. Bring photo ID, Social Security number, recent pay stubs or proof of income, any existing court orders, and the child's birth certificate to intake appointments.

812-285-6264 · 501 E Court Ave, Jeffersonville, IN 47130 · Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm · Visit Website

13. Porter County Prosecutor - Child Support (Valparaiso) — Free

Serves Valparaiso, Chesterton, Portage, and Porter County with child support establishment, modification, and enforcement through the Title IV-D program in northwest Indiana. Dads can open or respond to cases at the downtown office. Bring a photo ID, Social Security number, recent pay stubs or proof of income, any existing court orders, and the child's birth certificate to intake appointments with the IV-D unit.

219-465-3455 · 16 E Lincolnway, Valparaiso, IN 46383 · Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm

Child Support — Common Questions

How do I open a child support case?
Apply through your state's Child Support Services agency — usually online, in person, or by mail. Applications are free, and the agency handles paternity establishment, order creation, and enforcement on your behalf. You don't need the other parent's cooperation to open a case.
Can I modify my child support order?
Yes, if there's a substantial change in circumstances (income drop of 15–25% or more, job loss, disability, a new child, change in custody time). File a Motion to Modify with the court that issued the original order. Most states don't modify retroactively — file as soon as circumstances change.
What happens if I can't pay?
Contact the child support agency immediately — don't ignore the debt. Options include payment plans, hardship modifications, and in some states, work programs that substitute community service for payment. Accumulated arrears don't disappear but can sometimes be reduced through debt compromise programs.
How is the amount calculated?
Each state uses guidelines — most follow Income Shares (combining both parents' income) or Percentage of Income (only non-custodial parent's income). Online calculators on every state agency site estimate your obligation. The actual order also considers health insurance, childcare, and other add-ons.