CHAPTER 10. COSTS AND ATTORNEY'S FEES - Indiana Statutes

IC 31-15-10
     Chapter 10. Costs and Attorney's Fees

IC 31-15-10-1
Costs and attorney's fees; order for direct payment to attorney
     Sec. 1. (a) The court periodically may order a party to pay a reasonable amount for the cost to the other party of maintaining or defending any proceeding under this article and for attorney's fees and mediation services, including amounts for legal services provided and costs incurred before the commencement of the proceedings or after entry of judgment.
    (b) The court may order the amount to be paid directly to the attorney, who may enforce the order in the attorney's name.
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.199-1997, SEC.4.

IC 31-15-10-2
Exemption for agencies
     Sec. 2. Neither costs or attorney fees may be taxed against an agency, or the agency's agents, that is authorized to maintain proceedings under this article by Title IV-D of the federal Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 651 through 669) and IC 31-25-4-17.
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.145-2006, SEC.231.