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In this article, we discuss the legal requirements for a divorce in Indiana. We answer questions surrounding statutory grounds for dissolution of marriage in Indiana, property division in Indiana, legal custody in Indiana, spousal maintenance in Indiana, and legal separation.
The decision to file for divorce, called a legal dissolution of marriage in the state of Indiana, is a difficult one for many people. Once you make the decision to file for divorce, of course, you want the process to be as simple and painless as possible for you and your family. This article addresses some basic divorce laws in Indiana, how to file for divorce in Indiana and what Indiana divorce forms are available to you.
Many people ask, what is an uncontested divorce? Is it like a legal separation, or like when roommates part ways and separate their belongings without disagreement? It isn’t like either situation. Marriage is a legal union that requires court action to sever. There are few grounds upon which one may divorce in the state of Indiana. So, there are few grounds upon which one may contest the divorce, in and of itself.
In this article we will answer questions relating to the basics of Indiana Divorce such as: What is the divorce process in Indiana?, What is the timeframe of divorce in Indiana?, What is the cost for an Indiana divorce?, How long does an uncontested divorce take in Indiana?, and How long does a contested divorce take in Indiana?
Indiana has its own set of divorce laws that are required to be followed if you want to file for divorce in Indiana. If you are considering filing for divorce in Indiana, you may be curious about the process and what you should do. The good news is that there are no new updates to Indiana’s divorce law in 2023 so the same requirements and procedures are still in place. If you are considering divorce, please at least consult an experienced Indiana divorce attorney who can evaluate your situation and perhaps assist you with reaching your legal goals. Read on to get a general idea of what is required to file for divorce in Indiana in 2023.
Implemented on January 1, 2024, the Indiana Relocation Statute 2024 represents a beacon of clarity amidst the complex world of parental relocation. The statute introduces modifications to child support calculations and Indiana child support guidelines, revising the Weekly Support schedule to better reflect recent estimates across all income levels. Additionally, the child support obligation worksheet has been updated to align with these changes.
Indiana does not have actual “alimony laws,” but there are situations where a court in Indiana can award what is referred to as spousal maintenance. There are no changes to the law regarding alimony or spousal maintenance in Indiana that take effect in 2023, so the typical procedure for getting spousal maintenance remains the same.
Parents can be awarded shared physical custody and/or legal custody. Indiana law deems equal parenting time as 182 overnights with the children per year. In joint physical custody arrangements, the parents may have significant time with the child or children, but the time awarded may not be equal in quantity. The most common example of a shared child custody arrangement is when one parent has parenting time three nights per week, and the other parent has parenting time four nights a week.
Indiana does not have actual “alimony laws,” but there are situations where a court in Indiana can award what is referred to as spousal maintenance. There are no changes to the law regarding alimony or spousal maintenance in Indiana that take effect in 2023, so the typical procedure for getting spousal maintenance remains the same.
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