How do you file for divorce in Indiana?

How do you file for divorce in Indiana?

Here are the basic steps for filing a divorce:Draft the divorce petition and other necessary papers. File the divorce petition and other documents in court.Wait for 60 days because the divorce cannot be finalized until 60 days have passed since the date you file the divorce.

How much is divorce in Indiana?

The court will charge a filing fee which will vary between $132 and $152, depending on which county you are in. You usually have to pay this fee in cash or by certified check or money order. You should check with your local court clerk’s office to find out your county’s exact fee.

Does a husband have to pay maintenance to his wife?

Spousal maintenance is payable if there is a substantial difference in the incomes of the spouses at the date of separation. If a spouse is entitled to spousal maintenance, the spouse with the higher income must provide him or her with financial support.

Does Indiana require separation before divorce?

The filing of the Petition for Dissolution of marriage starts the divorce process in Indiana. And, unless the parties have filed a legal petition for separation before filing for divorce, the filing of the Petition for Dissolution of Marriage also acts as the legal date of separation of the parties.

Is Indiana a 50 50 State for divorce?

Indiana is NOT a community property state, which means that marital property is not automatically divided 50/50 between the spouses in a divorce case.

What if husband doesn t sign divorce papers?

Your spouse does not have to sign anything. Even if your spouse refuses to sign any documents, the court can grant a divorce order. But you must prove your spouse was served according to the rules.

Why would a judge deny a divorce?

Judges can also refuse to grant a divorce if the judge believes there has been “collusion” or “connivance” by the spouses – essentially the spouses are working together to get a divorce improperly. However, these are not things a spouse could raise to block a divorce.

What happens if husband filed for divorce first?

Have a Say in Divorce Proceedings –The spouse who files first may have the chance to decide when court dates are established. It can also stop your spouse from hiding money or assets before the break up. May Be the First to Present Your Case – In some instances, the court will look at the papers that were filed first.

What happens if one spouse doesn’t want a divorce?

If you properly served the divorce petition and your spouse filed an uncontested response, but won’t sign off on the final divorce papers, courts in some states may allow the case to proceed as though it’s uncontested. You may wait to be assigned a court appearance date.

What if wife denies to give divorce?

You will have to approach the court and file for divorce on the grounds of cruelty. Since the wife has not agreed to divorce you, the divorce proceedings will be contested. Resort to this option only if you have decided once and for all that you can not live with your wife.

What if only one person wants a divorce?

The truth is that if one person wants a divorce, it can happen. The court needs to agree to grant the divorce, not the other person in the marriage. As long as the necessary financial and legal issues get resolved, the divorce can be completed with one person never agreeing to it.

Can my husband divorce me without me knowing?

You can divorce your spouse even if you can’t find him/her and even without their participation in the divorce proceeding, so long as a Judge is satisfied that your spouse had notice of the divorce proceeding. When your spouse is M.I.A., notice by publication may be your best option.

How long is a divorce petition valid?

Divorce papers that have not been filed do not expire (whereas if a marital settlement agreement that has been filed but not ratified will be dismissed by the court for lack of record activity in 1 year). When you say you signed a petition I assume you also mean a marital settlement agreement.

Does it matter where you got married to get a divorce?

Mostly the state where you are divorced. The laws where you were married, where you have lived since marriage, may matter but usually don’t.