Paternity
If parents of a minor child were never married, paternity must be established with the court to establish parenting time, child support payment arrangements, and other important matters. Look through our self-help forms, videos, and linked resources on Paternity in Indiana.
Forms
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Petition for Paternity
This form can be used if paternity has not been established and you want the court to establish paternity.
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Paternity Waiver of Service
This form can be used to tell the court that you received the initial court documents about your paternity case directly from the other parent by U.S. Mail or hand delivery and that the court doesn’t need to send you copies of those same documents by certified mail or sheriff.
Helpful Resources and Tools
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Indiana Child Support Calculator
Estimate weekly child support payments and make forms to use in court. -
Indiana Child Support Rules and Guidelines
Review the guidelines and rules for child support in Indiana. -
Indiana Child Support Services Program
Access Indiana Child Support Services Program website. -
Indiana Department of Child Services
Click to visit the Indiana Department of Child Services paternity website. -
Indiana Parenting Time Calendar
Tool to create a visual calendar based on Indiana Parenting Time Guidelines. -
Indiana Parenting Time Guidelines
Review Indiana's parenting time guidelines. -
Indiana’s IV-D Child Support Program
This resource is for parents who need to collect child support that has not been legally established. -
Paternity Affidavits
See the Indiana law about paternity affidavits. -
Paternity Frequently Asked Questions
Click here to see commonly asked paternity questions. -
Protection Order Resources and Information
Look through resources and information on getting a protection order in Indiana. -
Putative Father Registry
Register if you may have fathered a child and don't want the child placed for adoption without your consent.
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