Indiana statute
Ind. Code § 35-46-1-6 — Nonsupport of a spouse
Current through 2026 Regular Session
Part of Chapter 1: Offenses Against the Family, Indiana Code.
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Full text of Ind. Code § 35-46-1-6
Statutory text current through the 2026 Regular Session. This publication reproduces the official statutory text; it is not the official statutes of the State of Indiana.
Sec. 6. (a) A person who knowingly or intentionally fails to provide support to the person's spouse, when the spouse needs support, commits nonsupport of a spouse, a Level 6 felony. (b) It is a defense that the accused person was unable to provide support.
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Is nonsupport of a spouse a felony or a misdemeanor in Indiana?
Nonsupport of a spouse is a Level 6 Felony in Indiana under Ind. Code § 35-46-1-6.
Which Indiana statute covers nonsupport of a spouse?
Nonsupport of a spouse is governed by Ind. Code § 35-46-1-6 (Nonsupport of a spouse).
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