Where do I file for divorce in Indiana?
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Where do I file for divorce in Indiana?
Divorce filing requirements
- A Petition for Dissolution of Marriage must be typewritten on 8.5-by-11-inch white paper.
- An original and one copy are required to be filed in the Marion County Domestic Relations Counseling Bureau located in the City-County Building, Room E540.
How much does it cost to file for divorce in Indiana?
Divorce Filing Fees and Typical Attorney Fees by State
| State | Average Filing Fees | Other Divorce Costs and Attorney Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | $157 | Average fees: $9,000 |
| Iowa | $185 | Average fees: $9,000+ |
| Kansas | $400 | Average fees: $8,000+ |
| Kentucky | $148 (without an attorney), $153 (with an attorney) | Average fees: $8,000+ |
What is the fastest way to get a divorce in Indiana?
An uncontested divorce can be pretty quick if you meet Indiana’s residency requirements. Before you can file for divorce in the state, you or your spouse must have been living in Indiana for six months. You’ll need to file your divorce case in the county in which you have lived for the past three months.
Do both parties have to sign divorce papers in Indiana?
You can get a divorce even if your spouse does not want it. Once the court issues a Decree of Divorce, you are considered divorced. Your spouse’s consent is not necessary.
What am I entitled to in a divorce in Indiana?
What will the court do as part of a divorce?
- End the marriage.
- Divide the marital property and debts (usually on a 50-50% basis).
- Issue custody, visitation and child support orders for children of the marriage.
- The wife can get her maiden or former name back as part of the divorce.
How long do you have to be married to get spousal support in Indiana?
The duration of payments is determined by a judge in Indiana family court. Alimony length is usually based on length of marriage – one commonly used standard for alimony duration is that 1 year of alimony is paid every three years of marriage (however, this is not always the case in every state or with every judge).
Can you date while separated in Indiana?
In Indiana, unlike some state, the mandatory waiting period from the date of the filing of the divorce petition until the divorce can be final is sixty (60) days. That doesn’t mean that all divorces can be finalized in 60 days, but it does mean that, for most people, you only have to wait a few months to start dating.
