Indiana Divorce Forms


File Your Own Divorce in Indiana: Free Downloadable Divorce Forms

Sadly, over 50% of marriages fail. To add insult to injury, divorce proceedings can take years and cost thousands of dollars in legal fees. However, it is possible to file your own divorce in Indiana for no more than the state divorce form filing fees. This page provides all of the forms you need to initiate your do-it-yourself divorce in Indiana.


How to file for Divorce in Indiana if you have children:

Read these instructions for additional information if you need it if you are getting a Divorce with Children and you and your spouse agree on all issues https://secure.in.gov/judiciary/selfservice/files/instructions-divorce-child-agree.pdf and if you do not agree on all issues https://secure.in.gov/judiciary/selfservice/files/instructions-divorce-child-noagree.pdf. First file a Verified Petition for Dissolution of Marriage and a Summons to file for Divorce and inform your spouse that you are filing for Divorce. Next file an Appearance Form unless both you and your spouse agree on everything and do not want to waste time in Court. You must also file an Appearance Not for Public Access Form. If you both agree on everything you can file a Verified Waiver of Final Hearing. If you both disagree on some issues you have to file a Notice of Provisional Hearing, a Temporary Order, a Motion for Final Hearing, and a Notice of Final Hearing form. The last form that needs to be filed before the Divorce is finalized is the Decree of Dissolution of Marriage form.


Indiana Divorce Forms


In Indiana, Divorces are handled by the The Judicial Branch of Indiana. It is quite possible to avoid lawyers' fees by filing for your own divorce in Indiana. You can download 10 of the forms you need to petition for divorce here - see the "who must file" section to determine which forms are relevant in your situation.

Form Used For:
Miscellaneous
Form Name:
Appearance Form (TCM-TR3.1-7)
Who Must File:
All individuals filing a divorce, legal separation, or nullification of marriage.

This is a form for appearing in court for a divorce case.

Form Used For:
Child Custody
Form Name:
Appearance Not for Public Access Form (TCM-TR3.1-4)
Who Must File:
All individuals filing a divorce who have children under age 18

This is a form for giving the Social Security numbers of all family members involved in cases involving child support.

Form Used For:
Divorce Filing
Form Name:
Summons (TCM-TR4.1-2)
Who Must File:
All individuals filing a divorce, legal separation, or nullification of marriage.

This is a form for informing the other individual in a marriage that divorce has been filed and they should take action to respond or the divorce will proceed without their input.

Form Used For:
Divorce Filing
Form Name:
Verified Petition for Dissolution of Marriage (PS-31152-1)
Who Must File:
All individuals filing a divorce, legal separation, or nullification of marriage.

This is a form for ending a marriage.

Form Used For:
Miscellaneous
Form Name:
Verified Waiver of Final Hearing (PS-31152-2)
Who Must File:
Some individuals filing a divorce, legal separation, or nullification of marriage.

This is a form for telling the court that the couple divorcing agrees to the terms of divorce and are ready to go to a final hearing of their divorce.

Form Used For:
Judgment
Form Name:
Decree of Dissolution of Marriage (PS-31152-9)
Who Must File:
All individuals filing a divorce, legal separation, or nullification of marriage.

This is a simple form that needs to be filled out to officially end a marriage.

Form Used For:
Miscellaneous
Form Name:
Notice of Provisional Hearing (PS-31152-5)
Who Must File:
Some individuals filing a divorce, legal separation, or nullification of marriage.

This is a form for causing a hearing to take place on various issues such as child custody, child support and parenting..

Form Used For:
Property Division
Form Name:
Temporary Order (PS-31152-6)
Who Must File:
Some individuals filing a divorce, legal separation, or nullification of marriage.

This is a form for courts to place temporary orders on various issues being disputed such as child custody, child support and parenting.

Form Used For:
Miscellaneous
Form Name:
Motion for Final Hearing (PS-31152-7)
Who Must File:
Some individuals filing a divorce, legal separation, or nullification of marriage.

This is a simple form that needs to be filled out regarding couples who do not agree on all issues.

Form Used For:
Miscellaneous
Form Name:
Notice of Final Hearing (PS-31152-8)
Who Must File:
Some individuals filing a divorce, legal separation, or nullification of marriage.

This is a form to ask the Court when the final hearing for divorce is.


These Indiana divorce forms are sourced from the The Judicial Branch of Indiana at https://secure.in.gov/judiciary/selfservice/2486.htm. Please note that while we do our best to ensure this list of forms is complete and up-to-date, we cannot be held responsible for omissions or errors in the information we provide. If you notice a mistake on this page, please let us know and we will fix it as soon as possible.