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Courts and
Community Resources
Lawyers and Divorce
Mediation
Glossary of Family Law Terms
Indiana Judicial System
Indiana State Bar Association
Indiana Mediation Law
Indiana University School of Law Library
State Statutory Resources
Indiana State Code
Divorce Law
Indiana
only permits irreconcilable differences type no fault divorces. It is
an "equitable distribution" state. It has a 6 month residency
requirement.
Marriage and Living Together Law
Indiana Marriage License Law
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Child Support
Child Support Explained
Indiana Child Support Calculator - provided by
http://www.alllaw.com
Indiana Division of Family and Social Services
Child Custody and Visitation Law
FAQ on Child Custody and Visitation
Child Custody Resources
Custody decisions are based on the best interest of the child.
[Annotated Indiana Code; 31-1-11.5-21].
Property Division
Indiana is an "equitable distribution" state. The court will divide
all of the spouse's property in an equitable way and there is a
presumption that an equal division is just and reasonable. Marital
fault is not a factor. The following factors are considered: (1) the
contribution of each spouse to the acquisition of the marital
property, regardless whether the contribution was income-producing;
(2) the economic circumstances of each spouse at the time the division
of property is to become effective, including the desirability of
awarding the family residence to the spouse having custody of the
children; (3) the actual earnings and the present and potential
earning capability of each spouse; (4) the extent to which the
property was acquired by each spouse prior to marriage or through gift
or inheritance; (5) the conduct of the spouses during the marriage as
it relates to the disposition of their property; and (6) tax
consequences of property disposition. If there is insufficient marital
property, the court may award money to either spouse as reimbursement
for the financial contribution by one spouse toward the higher
education of the other. [Annotated Indiana Code; 31-1-11.5-11.1].
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