Packet A INVL PACKET
Packet A INVL PACKET
7996652
Date: 08/16/2024
Address:
CP INVL PKT
You recently contacted our office about opening a child support case with the Marion County Prosecutor’s
Office, Child Support Division. You will need to complete the enclosed packet to open a case. Once
completed, return the packet, coversheet AND all required documents. You can mail them into the office
at the address listed above, fax them to 317 327-1801 or email them to CSDNewApplication@indy.gov in
PDF Format. We will not accept pictures/images (JPG), WORD DOC, links, ZIP Files. PNG Files, sign-ons or
download attachments through email of the documents. You will send in the items ATTENTION: INTAKE. DO
NOT send in originals. The documents you provide will be scanned and shredded. Any documents
provided will not be returned.
If you do not return the packet, we will not be able to process your request. If you fail to send ALL of the
required documents, you will receive a letter detailing the missing and/or incomplete items. If the missing
and/or incomplete items are not provided in response to that letter by the date given, your request will not
be processed and your packet may be destroyed. Please note that if your packet is destroyed and you
decide you still wish to proceed with your request, you will be required to complete a new packet. Please
understand this is the first step to open a case through our office. You will be contacted for an
appointment once all information is completed and received to finish the process. Court dates will be
set at a later if necessary.
TANF RECIPIENTS: If you are receiving TANF benefits, cooperation in establishing paternity, medical
support and child support is required. If you fail to fully cooperate in completing this process, your
caseworker will be notified and your TANF benefits may be sanctioned and your Title IV-D case will not be
processed and may be closed. You have 21 days to complete and return the packet along with the
required items.
If you fail to respond to our office or if you do not respond within the required time-frame, we may
initiate closure of your case if appropriate
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our office at 317 327-1800.
Sincerely,
Child Support Division
ITEMS REQUIRED
Please read thoroughly
IN ORDER TO EFFECTIVELY AND EFFICIENTLY PROCESS YOUR REQUEST, THE FOLLOWING ITEMS MUST BE
RETURNED WITH THE COMPLETED PACKET. IF YOU ARE MISSING ANY OF THESE ITEMS, WE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO
ASSIST YOU
A.ITEMS REQUIRED FOR EVERY CASE
1. Valid Photo ID. Your request will not be processed without a valid Photo ID per IRS regulations.
2. Death certificate or obituary. If applicable.
3. Verified Support Statement. You must provide proof of any payments for the benefit of the
child(ren) made outside the Clerk’s Office or INSCCU to be considered for credit.
4. Protective Order/No Contact Order. If applicable.
5. Proof of Medical Insurance for the Child(ren). This includes a copy of the insurance card
showing the Policy Number, Group Number, the coverage type and the name, address and phone
number of the insurance carrier. If you do not have insurance coverage for the child please
indicate same.
6. Other Party information. You must provide a current address, place of employment, social
security number, date of birth, and photograph of the other party if you have that information.
B. ITEMS REQUIRED TO OPEN A NEW CASE OR REOPEN A CASE
1. Child(ren)’s Birth Certificate.
2. Paternity Affidavit. If applicable.
3. Marriage Certificate or Marriage License. If applicable.
4. All Court Orders Issued on the Case. Examples: protective order, no contact order, divorce
decree, preliminary order, paternity judgment, modification and letters of guardianship.
1. Proof of Income. If you are working or have worked in the last 90 days, provide your three (3)
most recent pay stubs. If you just started a new job, provide an award letter from the employer
stating how much you will make an hour and how many hours per week you will work. If you
receive Social Security benefits, provide your award letter for the current year. In addition, you
must provide your Federal and State tax returns, AND all W2s from previous year.
2. Proof of work-related childcare expenses. If applicable. Proof must be in the form of a
statement from the provider detailing the amount paid each week for the childcare.
3. Proof of Child(ren)’s Social Security Benefits. If applicable. This includes derivative benefits
the child(ren) receive and/or benefits received individually. Proof must be in the form of the
current year award letter for each child(ren). If derivative benefits are received, provide
documentation showing the amount received in each year and any lump sum received by each
child(ren).
IF RECEIVING TANF:
As a condition of receiving TANF benefits, cooperation in establishing paternity, medical support and child
support is required. If you fail to fully cooperate in completing this process, your caseworker will be notified
and your TANF benefits may be sanctioned and your Title IV-D case will not be processed and may be
closed.
Sincerely,
CHILD SUPPORT
INTERVIEW COVERSHEET
(MUST BE RETURNED WITH COMPLETED PACKET)
ATTENTION: INTAKE
DATE: _______________________________
DOES SHE/HE HAVE A COURT ORDER TO PAY SUPPORT FOR THE CHILD(REN) ON THIS
CASE? _____________________________________
ARE YOU ORDERED TO PAY CHILD SUPPORT FOR THE CHILD(REN) ON THIS ……
CASE? _____________________________________
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4. Please review the list below for any money you might have received. The items below do not represent
everyway a non-custodial parent could provide support. The list is a guide as to how a the non-custodial
parent (NCP) may have provided support for the minor child(ren) in this case outside the Clerks’ Office or
the Indiana State Central Collection Unit (INSCCU) .
If you answer yes to a question please list the amount of support provided (If the payment was sent by the
Clerk’s Office or the Indiana State Central Collection Unit (INSCCU) those payments should not be included
below):
a. Oldest child’s date of birth for this case (if no court order)____________
b. Date of original court order or last court setting of arrears (if applicable)
____________
c. Has NCP paid cash or checks directly to you since the date of original order, court
setting arrears date or child’s date of birth? ___________
d. Has the NCP made any direct deposits into your savings or checking account since
date listed? ________________
e. Has NCP made any direct deposits into your child’s savings or checking accounts
since date listed? ______________
f. Have you received any money from NCP’s military allotment or NCP’s veterans
benefits since date listed? ______________
g. Has the child received a lump sum from the Social Security Administration based on
NCP’s disability since date listed? _______________
h. Does the child receive a monthly disability check from Social Security because the
NCP is disabled? ____________
How much per month: ___________
When did the child start receiving the monthly benefit? __________
i. Has the NCP paid for any of your bills or the child’s bills by agreement instead of
paying the child support through the court? ______________
j. Has the child ever lived with the non-custodial parent since date listed?
_______________
If yes, when? __________________
k. Have you and the NCP lived together since date listed? ______________
l. Has the NCP helped pay the household expenses and the child’s expenses since date
listed? If yes, when? ________________
m. Has the NCP provided items in your home for the benefit of the child since date
listed? ________________
n. Has the NCP paid your utilities, insurance, cell phone bill or rent since date listed?
________________
o. Has the NCP put any money on any type of credit card for the benefit of the child
since date listed? ___________________
p. Are the numbers you are giving an exact figure or an estimate? ______________
q. Have you received any other support from the other parent?
1. How received: _____________________________
2. How much (if applicable)_____________________
If you are giving the NCP credit and the above does not apply, please explain why below.
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________________ ______________________________
Date Custodial Parent
Original: 3-4-11
Revised: 3-8-11, 3-10-11, 3-28-11, 4-27-17, 8-28-19
I, the undersigned person requesting child support enforcement services, hereby acknowledge that the Prosecuting
Attorney is an agent of the State of Indiana and the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, and cannot
and does not serve as a private attorney to custodial parents or other persons. The function of the Office of the
Prosecuting Attorney is to protect and promote the interests of the State at large and the best interests of children in
particular, and these interests may conflict at times with my interests or desires.
I understand that the Prosecuting Attorney does not actually represent custodial parents or custodians, but is merely
providing child support services under Title IV-D of the federal Social Security Act. These services are limited to:
(1) location of absent parents: (2) establishment of paternity and other support orders; (3) enforcement of support
orders; and (4) modification of support orders. Furthermore, I realize that the Prosecuting Attorney is not my
personal attorney, and that I may need to consult with a private attorney or a legal services agency regarding my legal
rights, including but not limited to dissolution, separation, paternity, custody, visitation, property settlement,
judgments, or educational support.
I acknowledge that I am not entering into an attorney-client relationship with an attorney in the Office of the
Prosecuting Attorney, and that any information provided to the prosecutor's Office Child Support Division or its
agents is not information protected by an attorney-client privilege. Any information provided to the office of the
Prosecuting Attorney may be used by that office in the prosecution of the information. Any information provided
may be used and referred to local, state or federal law enforcement and to the Indiana Department of Child Services
for prosecution of any possible violations or crimes. I further acknowledge that involvement in the Title IV-D child
support program does not protect me from prosecution for any criminal offense or civil violation. I further
acknowledge that if a case is filed that the information filed will not necessarily by confidential.
NOTE: THIS FORM IS A WAIVER OF LEGAL RIGHTS AND SHOULD BE SIGNED ONLY AFTER BEING
READ CAREFULLY. YOUR SIGNATURE VERIFIES THAT YOU HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD THE
TERMS OF THIS DOCUMENT.
I have read the above and fully understand the contents of this waiver and consent to its terms. I affirm under the
penalties of perjury that the foregoing representations are true.
Witness_______________________
Income Withholding
The term “income withholding” refers to a process in which child support payments are withheld from the paycheck
of the noncustodial parent. Income withholding is required in all child support orders, unless a court finds that
exceptional circumstances dictate otherwise. In addition to court ordered income withholding, the Prosecutor’s Office
has administrative authority to issue income withholding orders when the noncustodial parent falls at least one month
behind in support payments. If an obligor subject to an income withholding order becomes delinquent in his or her
obligation, unless otherwise ordered by a court, the Prosecutor’s Office may increase the weekly amount withheld
towards the arrearage.
Circumstances in which the Prosecutor’s Office would not send an income withholding to the employer:
· Noncustodial parent is paid by cash
· The noncustodial parent receives SSI
· The noncustodial parent is a contractor or sub-contractor
· The noncustodial parent is self-employed
· The noncustodial parent was never ordered by the court to pay by income withholding
Judicial Enforcement
of Court Orders
If administrative enforcement remedies are not sufficient in enforcing the child support obligation, the Marion
County Prosecutor’s Office may file a civil contempt action to enforce the order. A contempt proceeding is a civil
remedy designed to coerce an individual to pay court-ordered support. If the Court finds that a child support obligor
has willfully failed to pay support, the Court may find the parent in contempt and order the parent held in jail until
the contempt is “purged” by the paying of a purge bond in an amount ordered by the Court. Once the bond has been
paid, the entire bond is applied toward the child support. The Court may also order the noncustodial parent’s property
seized and sold to pay all or some of the obligor’s child support arrearage. The purpose of Court sanctions for
contempt is to coerce payment of child support, not to punish.
Liens
Under Indiana Law, any child support that is past due and unpaid constitutes a lien against the noncustodial parent’s
property for the amount of the arrearage. This means that the noncustodial parent may not sell the property
(example: a car) without first satisfying the child support arrearage.
This also means that the property may be seized and sold to satisfy the child support arrearage.
Passport Suspension
Once a noncustodial parent’s child support arrearage reaches at least $2,500.00. the parent’s passport becomes
eligible for suspension, revocation or restriction. Passport suspension is a cooperative process between the
Prosecutor’s Office, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the U.S. Secretary of State.
Reinstatement requires compliance with a payment plan established by the IV-D agency.
Lottery Interception
When a non-custodial parent owing a child support arrearage wins a lottery prize of at least $600.00, the Indiana
Lottery Commission is required to withhold the winnings and apply it to the arrearage. Child support arrearages are
satisfied before other debts, such as judgments and some tax liens. Lottery proceeds are applied first to any existing
state debts, and then to any child support owed.
Federal law also makes nonsupport a crime where the child and noncustodial parent reside in different states and the
arrearage is at least $5,000.00. Federal criminal nonsupport cases are referred by the local prosecutor to the U.S.
Attorney’s Office. From there, the U.S. Attorney’s Office reviews the available information and decides whether to
pursue the matter. If the case warrants prosecution, the U.S. Attorney’s Office will conduct an investigation, locate
the absent parent, and file the action in federal court. The process may take several months or longer to complete.
Other Names Used Relationship to dependent Do you have primary physical custody of the dependent(s)
(mother, father, guardian, other) on this form? _____Yes ______No
Date Of Birth (month, day, year) Gender Race Social Security Number/ITN
Home Address (Full Address including number and street, rural route number, apt or room number, city , state, and zip code)
Mailing Address, if different from above (Full Address including number and street, rural route number, apt or room number, city ,
state, and zip code
Telephone Number (cellular) Telephone Number (home) Telephone Number (work) Email Address
Do you need special assistance? Special assistance needed here (i.e. physical, hearing impaired, language
____Yes _____No (If Yes, complete next box) interpreter, other)
Do you believe in pursuing child support services may result in physical or emotional harm to your or your children?
_______Yes ________No If yes, paralegal may discuss additional protections offered when providing child support services.
Do either of the following apply? Are you currently employed? Name of employer
Active military Duty_____ _____Yes ______No If yes, complete next two
Currently incarcerated______ boxes
Address of employer (Full Address including number and street, rural route number, apt or room number, city , state, and zip code)
Has paternity been established for this child? How was paternity established? Where was paternity established? (County and
_____Yes _____No _____Unknown State)
Has paternity been established for this child? How was paternity established? Where was paternity established? (County and
_____Yes _____No _____Unknown ____Court order _____Paternity State)
(If yes, complete next two boxes) affidavit
(If court order, complete next box)
Is there a child support obligation for this Where was support ordered? (County and State) Enrolled in
dependent? ___Yes ___No ___Unknown Medicaid?
(if yes, complete next box) ____Yes ___No
DEPENDENT #3 INFORMATION
Attach separate page with information requested below for all additional dependents on the case
Last Name First Name Middle Name Suffix (jr., III, etc…)
Has paternity been established for this child? How was paternity established? Where was paternity established? (County and
_____Yes _____No _____Unknown ____Court order _____Paternity State)
(If yes, complete next two boxes) affidavit
(If court order, complete next
box)
Is there a child support obligation for this Where was support ordered? (County and State) Enrolled in
dependent? ___Yes ___No ___Unknown Medicaid?
(if yes, complete next box) ____Yes ___No
Other Parent Information
Attach separate page for information listed below for other potential parents of the child(ren) listed if paternity has not been
established
Last Name First Name Middle Name Suffix (jr, III, etc…)
Other Names Used Relationship to dependent (mother, father, guardian, Does this parent have primary physical
other) custody of the dependent(s) on this form?
_____Yes ______No
Date Of Birth (month, day, year) Gender Race Social Security Number/ITN
Height Weight Hair Color Other distinguishing characteristics (eye color, tattoos)
Home Address (Full Address including number and street, rural route number, apt or room number, city , state, and zip code)
Mailing Address, if different from above (Full Address including number and street, rural route number, apt or room number, city ,
state, and zip code
Does this parent need special assistance? Special assistance needed here (i.e. physical, hearing impaired, language interpreter,
____Yes _____No (If Yes, complete next other)
box)
Does this parent have a private attorney handling paternity and/or Name of Attorney (full name)
support matters for dependents listed in this form? _____Yes
______No
(If yes, complete next box)
AFFIRMATION AND AGREEMENT
• I hereby swear and affirm under the penalties of perjury that the information contained in this form is true and correct to
the best of my knowledge. Providing false information could result in perjury charges being filed against me.
• I understand that child support services DO NOT include establishment or enforcement of parent time and parenting time
credits, the assignment of the right to claim a child as a dependent for federal or state tax purposes, nor any matters
other than those associated with establishment of paternity (if needed) and the financial support of dependent children.
• I am advised that attorneys and staff at the Child Support Bureau and County Child Support Office providing these child
support services represent the State of Indiana and do not represent the enrollee or any other person or entity.
Communications between the enrollee or any other participants and the Child Support Bureau or County Child Support
Office are not confidential communications protected by the attorney/client privilege under IC 34-46-3-1.
• I understand that I must cooperate with the County Child Support Office in order for my case to be processed, and non-
cooperation can result in termination of child support services. I further understand that this enrollment to receive child
support services does not guarantee successful action on the case but rather all reasonable attempts will be made to
obtain successful results.
• I understand that I may terminate services by notifying the County Child Support Office handling my case in writing that
services are no longer desired. Services may only be terminated in accordance with 45 C.F.R. 303.11. Termination of
these services does not modify or terminate existing child support orders or obligations.
• I authorize the Indiana State Central Collection Unit (INSCCU) to endorse and negotiate any checks received by INSCUU for
payment of support on my child support case.
Printed name of parent/guardian (if enrollee is an unemancipated Signature of parent/guardian (if enrollee is an unemancipated
minor) minor)
Printed name of enrollee I agree that if I am overpaid, the state may recoup the amount of
the overpayment from future child support payments owed to me
___Yes ___No
Signature of enrollee Date signed (month, day, year)
1. I hereby request that the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office assist me in filing a paternity action
against ____________ to establish paternity and/or support of the child,_________________.
2. I understand that if paternity has been previously established by execution of a paternity affidavit
or court order, genetic testing is not ordinarily available.
3. I understand that where paternity has not been established by affidavit or court order, DNA testing
may be ordered in this case. This would require me, the child, and any other alleged father(s) to
be tested. I acknowledge that by refusing this test, the court may issue appropriate orders,
including, but not limited to, establishing paternity or dismissing the case.
4. I acknowledge and agree that, unless I am an active TANF recipient at the time a DNA test is
ordered, I may be required to pay for all or part of the genetic testing cost.
5. I acknowledge and agree that the information I provided on the Title IV-D Application, Title IV-
D Waiver, Application Interview Cover Sheet, Custodial Parent (CP) Instructions for Support
Received from Non-Custodial Parent (NCP) Form, In-depth Interview, and Scope of Paternity
Services Provided are true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.
6. I acknowledge and agree that if the State of Indiana or its agents pays the initial cost of DNA
testing, I may be ordered to reimburse the State for such costs, especially if the man alleged to be
the child’s biological father is excluded by DNA testing.
7. I understand that if I do not fulfill this agreement, the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office may
file a court petition to dismiss the paternity action.
VERIFICATION
I AFFIRM, UNDER THE PENALTIES FOR PERJURY, THAT THE INFORMATION GIVEN IS TRUE
AND ACCURATE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE
______________________________ ___________________
Petitioner Date
IN-DEPTH INTERVIEW
5B. If yes, name of all spouses, date married, date marriage ended:
6. When and where did you become pregnant with this child? _______ Month _____ Year _____ State
7. When was your last regular menstrual period before you became pregnant?
_______ Month _____ Year
8. In the month you became pregnant, the month before and the month after, did you have sexual
intercourse with anyone other than _________? ________________
9. If so, list names(s) ________________________________________________________
10. Was the child born prematurely or past the due date? _________
11. How much early or late was the child born? _______________________________________
12. How often did you have intercourse with ________ in the month before you became pregnant?
______________________
12B. Same question for any other man ________________________________________
13. How often did you have intercourse with __________ in the month you became pregnant?
__________________________
13B. Same question for any other man________________________________________
14. How often did you have intercourse with ________________ in the month after you became pregnant?
____________________________
14B. Same question for any other man ________________________________________
15. Have you filed a paternity case for this child anywhere in the past? ________
15A. If so, list the details
_____________________________________________________________________________________
I AFFIRM, UNDER THE PENALTIES FOR PERJURY, THAT THE INFORMATION GIVEN IS TRUE
AND ACCURATE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE.
___________________________ Dated:____________________
Petitioner
1. I acknowledge that I have named all possible (alleged) fathers for each child in this case.
2. I understand that if all possible (alleged) fathers named at this time are excluded as a biological
father to the child(ren) on this case, this case will be closed.
3. I understand that if this case is closed due to exclusion of all potential fathers I have named today,
the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office will not open or pursue another possible (alleged) father for
the child(ren) listed on this case. At the discretion of the Prosecutor’s Office, however, the case may
be re-opened if I provide positive genetic test results from an accredited laboratory that I have
obtained myself, regardless of the type of case.
4. I understand that if all possible (alleged) fathers named at this time are excluded as a possible father
to the child(ren) in question, my TANF benefits will be sanctioned and my case will be closed.
5. I understand that the TANF sanction will only be lifted once the Court has entered an order
establishing paternity and child support for the child(ren) listed on this case.
6. I understand that if a case is filed with the Court that the information filed will be available to all
participants in the case, and the public at large.
I have read the above statements and fully understand the contents of each statement
above. I affirm under the penalties of perjury that the foregoing representations are
true.
Signature of Applicant: ____________________________________
Witness: _______________________________________________
Date: _______________