Indiana Divorce Procedures

Indiana Divorce Procedures

Complete overview of Indiana divorce laws for people considering an Indiana divorce or filing an Indiana divorce with issues to be resolved about child custody, child support, visitation and alimony.

Indiana Divorce Residency Requirements

In order to file your Petition for Dissolution of Marriage in Indiana, you must make sure the Superior Court has jurisdiction over your case. The most common way spouses are eligible to use a specific court system is by meeting the residency requirements. Meeting the Indiana residency requirements is typically only a concern for a spouse who has recently moved or is planning to move in the near future. The filing requirements are as follows:

At the time of the filing of a petition, at least one (1) of the parties must have been: a) a resident of Indiana; or b) stationed at a United States military installation within Indiana; for six (6) months immediately preceding the filing of the petition. At the time of the filing of a petition, at least one (1) of the parties must have been: a) a resident of the county; or b) stationed at a United States military installation within the county; where the petition is filed for three (3) months immediately preceding the filing of the petition.

The Dissolution of Marriage is typically filed with in county in which the filing spouse lives.

(Indiana Code – Title 31 – Article 15 – Chapters: 2-6)

Since dissolution of marriage is governed by state law, it is required that you meet specific residency requirements in order to file for a dissolution of marriage in the state of Indiana. It is most common that people file for a dissolution of marriage in the county in which they live. If you are unsure of whether or not you meet the Indiana residency requirements you can try contacting the Clerk’s office of the domestic relations or family law division of your county courthouse.

Indiana Grounds for Divorce

The Petition for Dissolution of Marriage is the initial document filed with the Indiana court. It is in this document that the filing spouse will request the court to terminate the marriage under certain specified grounds.

Dissolution of marriage shall be granted by a court on one of the following grounds:

No Fault Based Grounds:
1) Irretrievable breakdown of the marriage.

Fault Based Grounds:
1) Felony conviction.
2) Impotence, existing at the time of the marriage.
3) Incurable insanity for at least 2 years.

(Indiana Code – Title 31 – Article 15 – Chapters: 2-3)

Every dissolution of marriage case that is filed in the state of Indiana must declare the grounds in which the dissolution of marriage is to be granted. The grounds for dissolution of marriage must be substantiated with evidence or testimony otherwise the court may dismiss the case. When you are petitioning the court for a dissolution of marriage, or agreeing to a dissolution of marriage, make sure that you completely understand the grounds and any potential legal repercussions.

Indiana Uncontested Divorce

This information is an overview of the uncontested Indiana divorce filing process and a summary of the divorce papers that are typically filed with the family law or domestic relations clerk. This overview is not intended to be an exact step-by-step guide for those “do it yourself divorce” filers, due to the fact that many cases are unique and the overview presented here is often not the only method of obtaining an uncontested divorce in Indiana.

To file for divorce in Indiana, one of the spouses must have been a resident of the state for six months and the county for three months in the court where action is filed. These time periods apply to the period immediately prior to filing.

Grounds for the action include No-Fault, which is irretrievable breakdown of the marriage, and Fault, which include 1) impotence at the time of the marriage, 2) conviction of a felony, 3) incurable mental illness for two years.

Actions are filed in Superior Court, Circuit Court, or Domestic Relations Court in the county of residence.

The spouse initiating the action is called the Petitioner; the spouse responding is called the Respondent.

A legal separation may be granted when it is “currently intolerable for the spouses to live together, but … the marriage should be maintained.” The state and county residency requirements for a legal separation are the same as for a divorce.

Indiana offers a summary dissolution when the following requirements are met: 1) 60 days have elapsed since the filing of the petition for divorce, 2) the petition has been verified and signed by both the husband and the wife, 3) the petition waives a final divorce hearing, and 4) the petition states that a) there are no contested issues or b) the spouses have a written agreement settling any contested issues.

For couples who have no children and no assets, the following forms must be filed:

1) A Summons, which notifies the Respondent of the action and his or her rights;

2) An Appearance, which gives the court the particulars of the action;

3) A Verified Petition for Dissolution of Marriage, which asks the court to end the marriage;

4) A Verified Motion for Fee Waiver and Order of Fee Waiver, which is filed by those who cannot afford to pay the divorce filing fees;

5) A Verified Waiver of Final Hearing, which is filed when the couple agree to all the terms and conditions of their dissolution;

6) A Settlement Agreement and Decree of Dissolution of Marriage, which is prepared by the couple and filed when they agree on all the terms and conditions of their dissolution.

All the above forms must be filed with the clerk of the court of the county, who assigns the case a number and in some counties assists in the preparation of the Summons, which informs the Respondent that he or she is being sued for divorce. Under Indiana law, 60 days must elapse between the filing and the time when the judge signs an Agreed Entry that ends the marriage without a hearing.

In this routine, if either party is pregnant or in the military, the advice of a lawyer is advised. Courts are reluctant to grant divorces when the wife is pregnant, and a spouse who is in the military enjoys protections from civil litigation under the Servicemembers’ Civil Relief Act.

Couples who have not achieved agreement on all issues, including property division and division of debts, must, in addition to the above forms, file the following:

a) A Motion for a Final Hearing, and

b) A Notice of a Final Hearing.

These forms are required to schedule a final hearing, at which both spouses explain their positions on disputed issues. After the hearing the judge normally makes a ruling and sometimes signs the final decree immediately.

When a divorcing couple with children agree on all issues, the Petitioner files the following forms:

1. A Summons, which notifies the Respondent of the action and his or her rights;

2. An Appearance, which gives the court the particulars of the action;

3. A Verified Petition for Dissolution of Marriage and for Provisional Orders, which asks the court to end the marriage and enjoins the parties from dissipating assets and improperly removing children from the state;

4. A Notice of Provisional Hearing, which is a pretrial hearing where the couple presents their respective positions;

5. A Child Support Worksheet, which details child support;

6. Temporary Order, which are court orders on disputed issues, such as child support and custody;

7. A Verified Motion for Fee Waiver and Order of Fee Waiver, which is filed for those who cannot afford to pay the divorce filing fee;

8. A Verified Waiver of Final Hearing, which is filed when the couple agree to all the terms and conditions of their dissolution;

9. A Settlement Agreement and Decree of Dissolution of Marriage, which is prepared by the couple and filed when they agree on all the terms and conditions of their dissolution.

Couples with children who are not in agreement on all issues also file:

a) A Motion for a Final Hearing, and

b) A Notice of a Final Hearing.

The above forms must be filed with the clerk of the court of the county, who assigns the case a number and in some counties who assists in the preparation of the Summons. Under Indiana law, 60 days must elapse between the filing and the divorce decree. A provision hearing is normally scheduled seven days after the filing of the divorce papers.

At the provisional hearing, the Petitioner also must present the following forms:

1) The Child Support Obligation Worksheet (CSOW), which deals with child support;

2) The Parenting Time Credit Worksheet (PTCW),

3) Form #6, Provisional Order, which are temporary court orders dealing with disputed issues;

4) Any other forms required by local court rules, including a financial declaration.

At the provisional hearing, the judge issues any temporary orders on such issues as child support, child custody and parenting time.

At the final hearing, both spouses are given a chance to speak, with the Petitioner going first.

Indiana Simplified Divorce Procedures

The court may enter a summary dissolution decree without holding a court hearing in all cases in which the following requirements have been met:

1) 60 days have elapsed since the filing of a petition for dissolution;
2) the petition was verified and signed by both spouses;
3) the petition contained a written waiver of a final hearing; and
4) the petition contained either: a) a statement that there are no contested issues; or b) that the spouses have made a written agreement in settlement of any contested issues. If there are some remaining contested issues, the court may hold a final hearing on those remaining contested issues. In addition, marital settlement agreements are specifically authorized in Indiana.

[Annotated Indiana Code; Title 31, Article 15, Chapters 2-13 and 2-17].

Each state has its own unique filing procedure. When filing for dissolution of marriage in Indiana, you must adhere to the strict filing guidelines and prepare and submit the appropriate mandatory dissolution of marriage documents to the county court. You will discover that some documents may be provided by the Indiana Legal System and others must be constructed on a case-by-case basis containing certain information and criteria to adhere to the Indiana Laws and the filing requirements.

Indiana Property Division Factors

In Indiana, the property and debt issues are typically settled between the parties by a signed Marital Settlement Agreement or the property award is actually order and decreed by the Domestic Relations Court within the Final Dissolution of Marriage Decree.

Indiana is referred to as an “equitable distribution” state. When the parties are unable to reach a settlement, the Domestic Relations Court will take the following approach to dividing the assets; First, it will go through a discovery process to classify which property and debt is to be considered marital. Next, it will assign a monetary value on the marital property and debt. Last, it will distribute the marital assets between the two parties in an equitable fashion. Equitable does not mean equal, but rather what is deemed by the Domestic Relations Court to be fair.

It is presumed by the court that an equal division of the marital property between the parties is just and reasonable. However, this presumption may be rebutted by a party who presents relevant evidence, including evidence concerning the following factors, that an equal division would not be just and reasonable:

1) The contribution of each spouse to the acquisition of the property, regardless of whether the contribution was income producing.
2) The extent to which the property was acquired by each spouse: a) before the marriage; or b) through inheritance or gift. 3) The economic circumstances of each spouse at the time the disposition of the property is to become effective, including the desirability of awarding the family residence or the right to dwell in the family residence for such periods as the court considers just to the spouse having custody of any children.
4) The conduct of the parties during the marriage as related to the disposition or dissipation of their property.
5) The earnings or earning ability of the parties as related to: a) a final division of property; and b) a final determination of the property rights of the parties.

(Indiana Code – Title 31 – Article 15 – Chapters: 7)

Since Indiana is an “Equitable Distribution” state, all marital property will be divided in an equitable fashion according to the court unless agreed to otherwise by the divorcing spouses. What does “equitable” mean? Equitable can be defined as “what is fair, not necessarily equal.” To automatically believe the marital property would be divided 50-50 would be a wrong assumption in any equitable distribution state.

Indiana Spousal Support/Maintenance/Alimony Factors

In Indiana the support payments (if any) can certainly influence how the marital property distribution is awarded, which is why it can become a very intricate part of the final outcome of any divorce. Keeping this in mind, if you and your spouse are unable to reach and agreement on this issue, the Domestic Relations Court will order support from one spouse to the other on a case-by-case basis as follows:

The court will make an award of maintenance from one spouse to the other following the consideration of:

1) If the court finds a spouse to be physically or mentally incapacitated to the extent that the ability of the incapacitated spouse to support himself or herself is materially affected, the court may find that maintenance for the spouse is necessary during the period of incapacity, subject to further order of the court.

2) If the court finds that: (A) a spouse lacks sufficient property, including marital property apportioned to the spouse, to provide for the spouse’s needs; and (B) the spouse is the custodian of a child whose physical or mental incapacity requires the custodian to forgo employment; the court may find that maintenance is necessary for the spouse in an amount and for a period of time that the court considers appropriate.

3) After considering: (A) the educational level of each spouse at the time of marriage and at the time the action is commenced; (B) whether an interruption in the education, training, or employment of a spouse who is seeking maintenance occurred during the marriage as a result of homemaking or child care responsibilities, or both; (C) the earning capacity of each spouse (D) the time and expense necessary to acquire sufficient education or training to enable the spouse who is seeking maintenance to find appropriate employment; a court may find that rehabilitative maintenance for the spouse seeking maintenance is necessary in an amount and for a period of time that the court considers appropriate, but not to exceed three (3) years from the date of the final decree.

(Indiana Code – Title 31 – Article 15 – Chapters: 7)

Indiana Child Custody Factors

In Indiana, the court shall consider all relevant factors when making a custody award, including the following:

a) The age and sex of the child.

b) The wishes of the child’s parents.

c) The wishes of the child, with more consideration given to the child’s wishes if the child is at least fourteen (14) years of age.

d) The interaction and interrelationship of the child with: (A) the child’s parents; (B) the child’s siblings; and (C) any other person who may significantly affect the child’s best interest.

e) The child’s adjustment to home, school, and community.

f) The mental and physical health of all individuals involved.

g) Evidence of a pattern of domestic or family violence by either parent.

h) Evidence that the child has been cared for by a de facto custodian.

(Indiana Code – Title 31 – Article 15 – Chapters: 17-2-8, 17-2-8.5 and 17-2-15)

In Indiana, as with all other states, the court will always be looking out for the best interests of the children. What you want or your spouse wants is not really relevant until the court says it is. Many parents go to custody hearings not realizing that they must portray themselves as the best custodial parent rather pleading to the court that they simply deserve the children. The court would much prefer the parents to decide who should have custody, but if they can’t, the court will do it for them.

Indiana Child Support Factors

Either parent may be ordered to pay reasonable child support, without regard to marital fault, based on the following factors:

1) the standard of living the child would have enjoyed if the marriage had not been dissolved;
2) the physical and emotional conditions and educational needs of the child; and
3) the financial resources, needs, and obligations of both the noncustodial and the custodial parent. Support may be ordered to include medical, hospital, dental, and educational support. Support payments may be required to be paid through the clerk of the court. Specific Indiana Child Support Rules and Guidelines are contained in the Indiana Supreme Court Child Support Rules.

[Annotated Indiana Code; Title 31, Article 15, Chapter 6].

Indiana child support is typically calculated by using a Child Support Worksheet. The worksheet will generate an appropriate Indiana child support obligation according to each spouse’s income and other relative numeric factors such as taxes paid and retirement contributions, etc.. Once this amount is determined it is essential to take a look at any appropriate Indiana child support deviation factors that may be applicable to the situation.

Indiana Grandparent’s Rights

Grandparent Rights to Visitation: Visitation may be granted if either the child’s parent is deceased, the parents’marriage has been dissolved in Indiana, or if the child was born out of wedlock. (For the paternal grandparents of a child born out of wedlock to obtain visitation, the child’s father must have legally established paternity.) If the marriage of the parents was dissolved somewhere other than Indiana, the grandparents may seek visitation if the custody decree does not bind the grandparent under I.C. §31-1-11.6-12 and if an Indiana court has jurisdiction under I.C. §31-1-11.6-14. Title 31, Article 1, Chapter 11.7, Section 1 (A.I.C. §31-1-11.7-1 et seq.).

When Adoption Occurs: Visitation rights terminate unless the adoption is by the child’s stepparent or by a person who is biologically related to the child as a grandparent, sibling, aunt, uncle, niece, or nephew.

Child Custody Statutes: Best interest of child considering: a) age and sex of child; b) wishes of parents and child; c) interaction and interrelationship between the child and parents, siblings and other significant persons; d) child’s adjustment to home, school and community; and e) mental and physical health of all persons involved. A.I.C. §31-1-11 et seq.

Parents May Choose: Yes

Indiana Military Divorce Laws

An Indiana military divorce creates several unique issues as compared to a typical civilian divorce, which is why specific state and federal laws and rules will apply.

Military Protection From Indiana Divorce Proceedings

There are laws set up to protect active duty military members against being held in “default” from failing to respond to a divorce action. These laws were enacted to protect active military from being divorced without knowing it.

Under the Soldiers and Sailors Civil Relief Act, 50 UCS section 521 and in the discretion of the local Indiana court, the divorce proceeding may be postponed for the entire time the active service member is on duty and for up to 60 days thereafter (This is typically the case when the active member is serving in a war). Also, this right to have the divorce proceedings postponed can be waived by any active duty member should he or she wish to get the divorce.

Serving an Active Military Spouse

The active duty spouse must be personally served with a summons and a copy of the divorce action in order for an Indiana court to have jurisdiction over the active military member. In an uncontested case, the active duty spouse may not have to be served as long as he or she signs and files a waiver affidavit acknowledging the divorce action.

Residency and Filing Requirements

The typical military divorce filing requirements are as follows:

a) You or your spouse must reside in Indiana
b) You or your spouse must be stationed in Indiana

Grounds for Indiana Military Divorce

The grounds for a military divorce in Indiana are the same as a civilian divorce.

Dividing the Property

Along with the normal Indiana property division laws, the federal government has enacted the Uniformed Services Former Spouses’ Protection Act (USFSPA) that governs how military retirement benefits are calculated and divided upon divorce. The USFSPA is the governing body that authorizes a direct payment of a portion of a military retirees pay to the former spouse.

The federal laws will not divide and distribute any of the military members retirement to the spouse unless they have been married 10 years or longer while the member has been active duty military.

Child Support and Spousal Support

In Indiana, both child support and spousal support/alimony awards may not exceed 60% of a military member’s pay and allowances. The normal Indiana child support guidelines, worksheets and schedules are used to determine the proper amount of child support to be paid.

Indiana Child Support Guidelines

The Indiana child support guidelines “at a glance” provides a quick reference to what applicable child support laws are considered and/or not considered when determining the appropriate Indiana child support order.

Indiana Child Support Guidelines

> Income Share Model *: YES
> Percent of Income Model *: NO
> Worksheets Available: YES
> Extraordinary Medical Expenses Add on: YES
> Childcare Add on: YES
> Secondary Education Support: YES
> UIFSA: YES

* The Income Shares Model: Indiana child support is calculated by estimating the amount of support that would have been available to the child(ren) if the family had remained intact. This estimated amount is then divided proportionally to the parents according to each parent’s income. This is easily done by using the Indiana child support worksheet and the estimated incomes are typically substantiated by past pay stubs or w-2s.

For example: If the father has a higher income than the mother, he would then be responsible for the greater portion of the child support obligation. Conversely, if the father has a lower income than the mother, he would then be responsible for the smaller portion of the child support obligation.

As a reminder, the child support obligation can manifest itself differently between a custodial and a noncustodial parent.

For example: It is not common for a custodial parent to be paying support to a non-custodial parent.

Indiana Child Support Definitions

Introduction.

Income Shares Model. After review of five approaches to the establishment of child support, the Income Shares Model was selected for the Indiana Guidelines. This model was perceived as the fairest approach for children because it is based on the premise that children should receive the same proportion of parental income after a dissolution that they would have received if the family had remained intact. Because it then apportions the cost of children between the parents based on their means, it is also perceived as being fair to parents. In applying the Guidelines, the following
steps are taken:

1) The gross income of both parents is added together after certain adjustments are made. A percentage share of income for each parent is then
determined.

2) From the parents’ combined income, work-related child care expense, if any, is deducted.

3) The total, after subtracting any work-related child care expense, is taken to the support tables, referred to in the Indiana Guidelines as the
Guideline Schedules for Weekly Support Payments, to determine the total cost of supporting a child or children.

4) Work-related child care expenses and the weekly costs of health insurance premiums for the child(ren) are then added to the basic child support
obligation.

5) The child support obligation is then prorated between the parents, based on their proportionate share of the weekly adjusted income, hence the
name “income shares.”

The Income Shares Model was developed by The Institute for Court Management of the National Center for State Courts under the Child Support Guidelines Project. This approach was designed to be consistent with the Uniform Marriage and Divorce Act,

Minimum Support.

The Guidelines schedules for weekly support payments do not provide an amount of support for couples with combined weekly adjusted income of less than $100.00. Consequently the Guidelines do not establish a minimum support obligation. Instead the facts of each individual case must be examined and support set in such a manner that the obligor is not denied a means of self-support at a subsistence level. It is, however, recommended that a specific amount of support be set. Even in situations where the noncustodial parent has no income, courts have routinely established a child support obligation at some minimum level. An obligor cannot be held in contempt for failure to pay support when there is no means to pay, but the obligation accrues and serves as a reimbursement if the obligor later acquires the ability to meet the obligation.

Definition of Weekly Gross Income.

1) Definition of Weekly Gross Income. For purposes of these Guidelines, “weekly gross income” is defined as actual weekly gross income of the parent if employed to full capacity, potential income if unemployed or underemployed and imputed income based upon “in-kind” benefits. Weekly gross income of each parent includes income from any source, except as excluded below, and includes, but is not limited to, income from salaries, wages, commissions, bonuses, overtime, partnership distributions, dividends, severance pay, pensions, interest, trust income, annuities, capital gains, social security benefits, workmen’s compensation benefits, unemployment insurance benefits, disability insurance benefits, gifts, prizes, and alimony or maintenance received from other marriages. Specifically excluded are benefits from means-tested public assistance programs, including, but not limited to Temporary Aid To Needy Families (TANF), Supplemental Security Income, and Food Stamps.

2) Self-Employment, Business Expenses, Payments and Related Issues. Weekly Gross Income from self-employment, operation of a business, rent, and royalties is defined as gross receipts minus ordinary and necessary expenses. In general, these types of income and expenses from self-employment or operation of a business should be carefully reviewed to restrict the deductions to reasonable out-of-pocket expenditures necessary to produce income. These expenditures may include a reasonable yearly deduction for necessary capital expenditures. Weekly gross income from self-employment may differ from a determination of business income for tax purposes.

Expense reimbursements or in-kind payments received by a parent in the course of employment, self-employment, or operation of a business should be counted as income if they are significant and reduce personal living expenses. Such payments might include a company car, free housing, or reimbursed meals.

The self-employed shall be permitted to deduct that portion of their F.I.C.A. tax payment that exceeds the F.I.C.A. tax that would be paid by an employee earning the same Weekly Gross Income.

3) Unemployed, Underemployed and Potential Income. If a parent is voluntarily unemployed or underemployed, child support shall be calculated based on a determination of potential income. A determination of potential income shall be made by determining employment potential and probable earnings level based on the obligors work history, occupational qualifications, prevailing job opportunities, and earnings levels in the community. If there is no work history and no higher education or vocational training, it is suggested that weekly gross income be set at least at the federal minimum wage level.

4) Natural and Adopted Children Living in the Household. In determining a support order, there should be an adjustment to Weekly Gross Income of parents who have natural or legally adopted children living in their households, and who were born or adopted subsequent to the prior support order.

Additions to the Basic Child Support Obligation.

1) Work-Related Child Care Expense. Child care costs incurred due to employment or job search of either parent, should be added to the basic obligation. It includes the separate cost of a sitter, day care, or like care of a child or children while the custodial parent works or actively seeks employment. Such child care costs must be reasonable and should not exceed the level required to provide quality care for the children. Child care costs required for active job searches are allowable on the same basis as costs required in connection with employment.

2) Cost of Health Insurance For Child(ren). The weekly cost of health insurance premiums for the child(ren) should be added to the basic obligation whenever
either parent actually incurs the premium expense or a portion of such expense.

3) Extraordinary Health Care Expense.

4) Extraordinary Educational Expense.

Situations Calling for Deviation from Guidelines.

An infinite number of situations may prompt a judge to deviate from the Guideline amount. For illustration only, and not as a complete list, the following examples are offered:

a) One or both parties pay union dues as a condition of employment.
b) A party provides support for an elderly parent.
c) The noncustodial parent purchases school clothes.
d) The noncustodial parent has extraordinary medical expenses for himself or herself.
e) Both parents are members of the armed forces and the military provides housing.
f) The children spend substantially more time with the noncustodial parent than in the average case.
g) The obligor is still making periodic payments to a former spouse pursuant to a prior Dissolution Decree.
h) One of the parties is required to travel an unusually long distance in the course of employment on a regular or daily basis and incurs an unusually large expense for such travel. The custodial or noncustodial parent incurs significant travel expense in exercising visitation.

No attempt has been made to define every possible situation that could conceivably arise when determining child support and to prescribe a specific method of handling each of them.

Indiana Dissolution of Marriage Definitions

This collection of definitions will help clarify some unique characteristics to the Indiana Dissolution of Marriage laws, process and paperwork which is filed with the court.

Filing Party Title:
Petitioner

The spouse who will initiate the Dissolution of Marriage by filing the required paperwork with the court.

Non-Filing Party Title:
Respondent

The spouse who does not initiate the Dissolution of Marriage with the court.

Court Name:
__________ Court of _________ County, Indiana.

The proper name of the court in which a Dissolution of Marriage is filed in the state of Indiana. Each jurisdictional court typically has a domestic relations or a family law department or division.

The state run office devoted to enforcing existing child support orders and collecting any past due child support.

Document Introduction:
In Re the Marriage of:

The lead-in verbiage used in the legal caption or header of the documents filed with the court. The introduction typically prefaces both spouse’s names.

Initial Dissolution of Marriage Document:
Verified Petition for Dissolution of Marriage

The title and name of the legal document that will initiate the Indiana Dissolution of Marriage process. The filing spouse is also required to provide the non-filing spouse a copy of this document.

Final Dissolution of Marriage Document:
Decree of Dissolution of Marriage

The title and name of the legal document that will finalize the Indiana Dissolution of Marriage process. This document will be signed by the judge, master, or referee of the court to declare your marriage officially terminated.

Clerk’s Office Name:
Office of the Clerk of the County Domestic Relations Court

The office of the clerk that will facilitate the Dissolution of Marriage process. This is the title you would address letters to or ask for when contacting the courthouse.

Legal Separation:

One of the spouses must have been a resident of the state for 6 months and the county for 3 months immediately prior to filing for legal separation. A legal separation may be granted on the grounds that it is currently intolerable for the spouses to live together, but that the marriage should be maintained.

[Annotated Indiana Code; Title 31, Article 15, Chapters 3-2 and 3-3].

Property Distribution:
Equitable Distribution

The applicable Indiana law that will dictate how property and debt is to be divided upon Dissolution of Marriage.

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