The Child Support Enforcement (CSE) program was established in 1975 under Title IV-D of the Social Security Act. The goal of the Title IV-D program is to assure that both parents provide financial support to their child(ren). In Indiana, the state child support bureau contracts with the county prosecutor's office to oversee the Title IV-D program in Jay County. Jay County Child Support Division has an average active caseload of 1,200 cases and has a Deputy Prosecutor dedicated to these cases as well as 2 full time caseworkers.
The Child Support Division of the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney of Jay County is responsible for performing a variety of legal enforcement activities, including location of non-custodial parents, establishment of paternity, health insurance orders, support orders, modifications, and enforcement of existing orders. This office is prohibited under state and federal regulations from becoming involved in custody and visitation issues. You may contact a private attorney to address these issues.
ATTORNEY/CLIENT DISCLAIMER: Our office represents ONLY the State of Indiana in ensuring the support of children. Our Office does not represent participants in the Title IV-D Program. Deputy prosecutors do not form attorney/client relationships with participants in the Title IV-D Program. Information you provide to our office may be disclosed to other people or agencies. Child Support Facts and Reminders:
A great resource for many matters regarding support and related issues can be found on IN.GOV. To be directly linked to that site, please see our links section. How & Where to Pay:
Jay County Clerk’s Office accepts cash payments.
Wage Withholding Order - Your child support payments may be withheld from your paycheck directly. The Child Support Division may prepare a document to send to your employer for you if you have an active case with them.
INSCCU PO BOX 7130 Indianapolis IN 46207-7130 . INSCCU accepts checks and money orders, be sure include your ISETS number on your payment. (Payment Voucher Form)
WARNING: if you pay the custodial parent directly you MAY NOT get credit towards your support. ALWAYS pay amounts intended for support by a method listed above.
For payment information call Kids Line 1-800-840-8727 When is my child Emancipated?
Your child is emancipated by operation of law by obtaining the age of 19. The court may decide that your child is emancipated prior to 19 if: The child is over 18 and out of school, living independently, in the military or married. Address Changes
You must report changes immediately to the Clerk’s Office and for active IV-D cases the Child Support update your address changes with the clerk’s office and can be reported to the Child Support Division for active IV-D cases. What can happen to someone who doesn’t pay support?
If the prosecutor’s office is involved in your case any of the following can happen:
Liens on vehicles
Passport suspension
Tax refund interception
Credit Bureau reporting
Driver’s license or professional license suspensions
contempt filings
criminal charges for non-support of a dependent may be filed
Modifications
Your case can be reviewed for a modification if your last order is at least 1 year old and the amount modifies by at least 20%. Things that might affect modification include the following:
parent’s income changes
a child leaves the home
a parent is in jail
child removed from home
absent parent on disability
parents reconcile
NOTE the child support division can NOT assist with Custody Changes
