INSTRUCTIONS: INDIANA DIVORCE WITHOUT CHILDREN AND WITH AN AGREEMENT ON ALL ISSUES (Packet)

Couples in Indiana who do not have children, wish to divorce and who can create a separation agreement resolving all issues can represent themselves in court. This article discusses the packet made available on the Indiana government's website to complete a Divorce Without Children And With An Agreement On All Issues.

Indiana Divorce Without Children And With An Agreement On All Issues (Packet) Step 1: Both spouses must complete the first form, in which they confirm they are representing themselves. This Appearance By Self-Represented Person In Civil Case form also requests some basic information about your contact information and any related, ongoing legal cases.

Indiana Divorce Without Children And With An Agreement On All Issues (Packet) Step 2: The second document, the Verified Petition for Dissolution Of Marriage, will be completed by one spouse acting as the plaintiff.

Indiana Divorce Without Children And With An Agreement On All Issues (Packet) Step 3: After sixty or more days have elapsed from the filing of the petition, both spouses must sign the Verified Waiver of Final Hearing confirming they are submitting a Settlement Agreement and Decree of Dissolution of Marriage they have completed for a judge to approve.

Indiana Divorce Without Children And With An Agreement On All Issues (Packet) Step 4: The Decree Of Dissolution of Marriage And Settlement Agreement is completed by both spouses and signed in front of a notary public. Along with your name, include your full address and a telephone number where you have been contacted. The agreement requests that you specify how you plan to handle division of debts, property and motor vehicles.

Indiana Divorce Without Children And With An Agreement On All Issues (Packet) Step 5: The last document is a Summons which is sent to your spouse to notify them that you have submitted a petition for divorce against them. Another form is attached for a sheriff, process server, or clerk who mailed the document to provide their signature.

Indiana Divorce Without Children And With An Agreement On All Issues (Packet) Step 6: If a judge approves your decree, the dissolution will be signed and mailed to both parties without any final courtroom appearance.