Ind. Code § 31-21-6-15

Current through P.L. 171-2024

Section 31-21-6-15 - Reasonable expenses awards

(a) The court shall award the prevailing party, including a state, necessary and reasonable expenses incurred by or on behalf of the party, including:

(1) costs;

(2) communication expenses;

(3) attorney's fees;

(4) investigative fees;

(5) expenses for witnesses;

(6) travel expenses; and

(7) child care during the course of the proceedings;

unless the party from whom fees or expenses are sought establishes that the award would be clearly inappropriate.

(b) The court may not assess fees, costs, or expenses against a state unless authorized by law other than this article.

IC 31-21-6-15

As added by P.L. 138-2007, SEC.45.