# Ind. Code § 31-16-6-7.8: Child support considered priority claim

> Indiana · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T31_A16_C6_S31-16-6-7.8

## Section

- **Citation:** Ind. Code § 31-16-6-7.8
- **Heading:** Child support considered priority claim
- **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 31-16-6-7.8

## Text

Sec. 7.8. Child support that:

(1) the parent was obligated to pay; and

(2) has not been paid at the time of the parent's death;

constitutes a priority claim against the estate.

As added by P.L.207-2013, SEC.47.

## 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)
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- [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)
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- [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)
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- [Ind. Code § 31-16-6-8 Repealed](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T31_A16_C6_S31-16-6-8.md)
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