Indiana § 34-57-5-9 Summary dissolution decrees in dissolution of marriage

Indiana Statutes

§ 34-57-5-9 — Summary dissolution decrees in dissolution of marriage

Indiana § 34-57-5-9

Title 34CIVIL LAW AND PROCEDURE

Art. 57ARBITRATION AND ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE

Ch. 5Family Law Arbitration

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Ind. Code § 34-57-5-9 (2026).

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In a dissolution of marriage case, at least sixty

(60)days after the petition or cause of action is filed, the family law arbitrator may enter a summary dissolution decree without holding a hearing if verified pleadings have been filed with the family law arbitrator, signed by both parties, containing:

(1)a written waiver of hearing; and

(2)either:

(A)a statement that there are no contested issues in the action; or

(B)a written agreement made in accordance with IC 31-15-2-7 that settles any contested issues between the parties.

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In a dissolution of marriage case, at least sixty
(60) days after the petition or cause of action is filed, the family law
arbitrator may enter a summary dissolution decree without holding a
hearing if verified pleadings have been filed with the family law
arbitrator, signed by both parties, containing:
(1) a written waiver of hearing; and
(2) either:
(A) a statement that there are no contested issues in the action;
or
(B) a written agreement made in accordance with IC 31-15-2-7
that settles any contested issues between the parties.