Little time remains for noncustodial parents who are behind in their child support payments to participate in the “Stop Delaying – Start Paying” Child Support Amnesty initiative.
The six week program of the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office will end on Sept. 30.
“I encourage anyone who has fallen behind in their child support to come work with us to get on track, regardless of the amount,” said Prosecutor Terry Curry. “Whether they owe $1,000 or $100,000, if they stop delaying and start paying now, we will help them get job assistance, keep their driver’s license, and avoid criminal or civil charges.”
Started on Aug. 17, “Stop Delaying – Start Paying,” foregoes prosecution and extends other considerations to noncustodial parents who begin making their child support payments. Noncustodial parents who set up child support payments also can utilize the job assistance services through a “Parents That Work” program. The free resource offered by the prosecutor’s office can be used to help parents find a job, or through mentoring, maintain their employment.
To assist parents who contact the Child Support Division, the prosecutor is extending office hours for walk-in appointments. The main office, located at 251 E. Ohio St., is open Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and Friday from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
For more information, contact www.indy.gov/childsupport or call (317) 327-1800.
