Indiana divorce at a glance
Residency requirement
6 months in Indiana + 3 months in the filing county (IC 31-15-2-6).
No-fault ground
Irretrievable breakdown of the marriage (IC 31-15-2-3). 60-day mandatory waiting period after filing before decree (IC 31-15-2-10) — cannot be waived even if fully agreed.
Filing fee
$157-$177 depending on county. Fee waiver: Verified Motion for Fee Waiver (IC 33-37-3-2, ~125% FPL standard).
Child support
Indiana Child Support Obligation Worksheet (CSOW) + official online Indiana Child Support Calculator on courts.in.gov. Model: INCOME SHARES (Indiana Child Support Rules & Guidelines). Worksheet must be filed in every…
E-filing (self-represented)
Statewide Indiana E-Filing System (IEFS, Tyler Odyssey File & Serve; efilingIN). Mandatory for attorneys; OPTIONAL for self-represented litigants — paper filing with the county clerk still accepted.
County differences
LOW-MODERATE — statewide packets work everywhere; filing fee varies slightly by county ($157-$177); a few counties (e.g. Floyd) publish local self-represented divorce guidance but use compatible forms.
Official statewide forms
YES — official statewide self-service packets via the Indiana Supreme Court Self-Service Legal Center (in.gov/courts/selfservice) and IndianaLegalHelp.org (Indiana Coalition for Court Access): 'Divorce with Children…
Official source: Indiana court forms & self-help. Always confirm current forms and fees with the court before filing.
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Indiana divorce FAQ
Do I need a lawyer to get divorced in Indiana?
No. Indiana allows you to file for divorce yourself (pro se). LawCat prepares your Indiana divorce documents free, and you pay only the court’s filing fee. You can hire an attorney at any point if your case becomes complicated.
How long do I have to live in Indiana to file for divorce?
6 months in Indiana + 3 months in the filing county (IC 31-15-2-6).
How much does it cost to file for divorce in Indiana?
$157-$177 depending on county. Fee waiver: Verified Motion for Fee Waiver (IC 33-37-3-2, ~125% FPL standard). With LawCat your documents are free, so the filing fee is typically your only unavoidable cost — and it can often be waived if you can’t afford it.
This page is general information about Indiana’s court process, not legal advice for your situation, and LawCat is not a law firm. Forms and fees change — verify with the official court source above. Reviewed 2026.