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State of Indiana v. Penny C. Lane, Michael G. Lane, and Keely Garrison
25A-DC-2328
Domestic relations. Appeal from the Boone Circuit Court. Judges Lori N. Schein and Robert W. Freese. Reverses the trial court’s order finding S.L. emancipated and terminating Penny Lane’s child support obligation. Holds the record does not support emancipation under Indiana Code § 31-16-6-6 because there was no evidence that S.L. initiated action placing himself outside parental control or that he was self-supporting. Finds the trial court erred by granting emancipation and terminating support without a hearing and without competent evidence, relying on Indiana Supreme Court precedent requiring both the child’s initiative and self-support for emancipation. Remands with child support obligation reinstated. Attorneys for appellant: Attorney General Theodore E. Rokita, Deputy Attorney General Alexandria Sons. Attorney for appellee Penny Lane: Tara L. Cragen.
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