How long does it take for a divorce to be finalized in Indiana?

How long does it take for a divorce to be finalized in Indiana?

60 days

Do both parties have to sign divorce papers in Indiana?

After it is signed by both parties, and their lawyers as to its form (if they have lawyers), the parties submit the agreement to Court, with the wavier of the final hearing, and a proposed Decree of Dissolution for approval by the Court. Most of the time, the Court will approve the agreement.

Can you date while separated in Indiana?

With that being said it is really, truly, a terrible idea to begin dating again before your Indiana divorce is final…. even if you are separated. 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.

Can you sue for adultery in Indiana?

Unlike some other states that have retained fault-based grounds for divorce, infidelity is not grounds for divorce in Indiana. The only time adultery has an impact on a divorce case is if one spouse used marriage assets to pay for the affair.