# Ind. Code § 31-16-6-3: Setting aside parent's property

> Indiana · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T31_A16_C6_S31-16-6-3

## Section

- **Citation:** Ind. Code § 31-16-6-3
- **Heading:** Setting aside parent's property
- **Jurisdiction:** Indiana
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Indiana Code / Title 31 / Article 16 / Chapter 6 / Section 31-16-6-3

## Text

Sec. 3. As part of the child support order the court may set apart the part of the property of either parent or both parents that appears necessary and proper for the support of the child.

[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-1-11.5-12(d).]

As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.8.

## Nearby sections

- [Ind. Code § 31-16-6-1 Child support orders; relevant factors; income withholding; account at financial institution](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T31_A16_C6_S31-16-6-1.md)
- [Ind. Code § 31-16-6-1.5 Claiming child for tax purposes; considerations; conditions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T31_A16_C6_S31-16-6-1.5.md)
- [Ind. Code § 31-16-6-2 Expenses for child's education and health care; Title IV-D fees](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T31_A16_C6_S31-16-6-2.md)
- [Ind. Code § 31-16-6-3 Setting aside parent's property](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T31_A16_C6_S31-16-6-3.md)
- [Ind. Code § 31-16-6-4 Medical support](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T31_A16_C6_S31-16-6-4.md)
- [Ind. Code § 31-16-6-5 Security, bond, or other guarantees](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T31_A16_C6_S31-16-6-5.md)
- [Ind. Code § 31-16-6-6 Termination of child support obligation; exceptions; petition for educational needs](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T31_A16_C6_S31-16-6-6.md)
- [Ind. Code § 31-16-6-7 Effect of child's emancipation or death of parent obligated to pay support](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T31_A16_C6_S31-16-6-7.md)
- [Ind. Code § 31-16-6-7.5 Funeral expenses](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T31_A16_C6_S31-16-6-7.5.md)
- [Ind. Code § 31-16-6-7.8 Child support considered priority claim](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T31_A16_C6_S31-16-6-7.8.md)
- [Ind. Code § 31-16-6-8 Repealed](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T31_A16_C6_S31-16-6-8.md)
- [Ind. Code § 31-16-6-9 Duty to furnish information; exception](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T31_A16_C6_S31-16-6-9.md)
- [Ind. Code § 31-16-6-10 Notice of change of address, federal assistance, and other conditions affecting support order; exception](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T31_A16_C6_S31-16-6-10.md)

---

Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T31_A16_C6_S31-16-6-3. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.