INSTRUCTIONS: INDIANA DIVORCE WITH CHILDREN AND WITH AN AGREEMENT ON ALL ISSUES (Packet)

Couples who have children in Indiana who wish to divorce without a lawyer can expedite the process by creating a separation agreement resolving all questions concerning custody, division of property, alimony and similar issues. This article discusses filling out the Indiana Divorce With Children And With An Agreement On All Issues Packet which can be found on the state's official government website. This package contains all forms you will need to process this divorce and must be completed by both spouses together.

Indiana Divorce With Children And With An Agreement On All Issues (Packet) Step 1: Both parties must separately complete the first document, the Appearance by Self-Represented Person In Civil Case confirming that you are acting on your own behalf.

Indiana Divorce With Children And With An Agreement On All Issues (Packet) Step 2: The second form, the Civil Appearance Form, lists the Social Security numbers of all involved parties. This document should be filed on light green paper, which will prevent it from becoming part of the public record.

Indiana Divorce With Children And With An Agreement On All Issues (Packet) Step 3: Either spouse may fill out the third form, the Verified Petition For Dissolution Of Marriage and submit it to the appropriate court in their area.

Indiana Divorce With Children And With An Agreement On All Issues (Packet) Step 4: After sixty or more days have expired, the couple may jointly submit the next form, the Verified Waiver of Final Hearing. This form confirms that both parties have reached agreement on all issues and request a divorce and waive their right to a final hearing.

Indiana Divorce With Children And With An Agreement On All Issues (Packet) Step 5: The next form, the Decree Of Dissolution Of Marriage, may be completed by a judge and mailed to both spouses if they agree that there does not need to be a Final Hearing. Alternately, this document may need to be completed in court during a final hearing under a judge's supervision.

Indiana Divorce With Children And With An Agreement On All Issues (Packet) Step 6: The last documents concern sending summons to your spouse, a formality that must be completed to proceed with the divorce process.