Divorce & Family Law in Indiana

Indiana is a no-fault divorce state requiring only a showing of "irretrievable breakdown" of the marriage. The 60-day minimum waiting period is among the shortest nationally. Filing fees are $157. Indiana follows equitable distribution with a strong presumption of equal (50/50) division. Spousal maintenance in Indiana is limited — incapacity maintenance (disabled spouse), rehabilitative maintenance (up to 3 years), and caretaker maintenance are available but permanent alimony is rare. Marion County (Indianapolis) handles the most divorce filings. Indiana requires provisional orders in cases with children under 18. The state offers simplified dissolution for couples married under 3 years with limited property.