Can I file divorce alone?

Can I file divorce alone?

Yes, it is possible to file your own divorce and complete the process without the aid of an attorney. However before you commence a do-it-yourself (DIY) divorce, consider these tips.

How do I file for divorce in Evansville Indiana?

To file for divorce, you’ll need to submit a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage. The Clerk’s Office does not provide a form for this petition. You can research what language the dissolution document should contain at a law library. For legal assistance, seek the advice of an attorney.

How much does divorce cost 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+

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. Factors such as one spouse’s economic misconduct may also be considered.

How do you prove separate property in a divorce?

The key to proving separate property is documentation and showing a paper trail to trace your separate property. Tracing is the method used when your original separate property has changed form, been exchanged, or sold during your marriage, resulting in you owning different property at the time of divorce.

How is credit card debt split in a divorce?

The basics

  1. Most importantly, try to leave your marriage with no joint debt.
  2. Pay off the joint cards together or divide up the debt on joint cards and transfer it to cards in each partner’s name.
  3. Cancel all undiscussed joint credit cards.
  4. Clearly agree to who will pay off the debt on which cards.