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Uncontested Divorce Sample See the full text of the agreement both spouses sign together.

Verified Petition for Dissolution of Marriage — Uncontested

IN THE [1. Court Name] COURT OF [2. County] COUNTY, STATE OF INDIANA

Cause No: [3. Case Number]

[4. Petitioner Full Name], Petitioner, vs. [5. Respondent Full Name], Respondent.

Comes now the Petitioner, [4. Petitioner Full Name], and files this Verified Petition for Dissolution of Marriage against the Respondent, [5. Respondent Full Name], and in support thereof respectfully states:

Jurisdiction and Residency

Petitioner has been a resident of the State of Indiana for at least six (6) months and a resident of [2. County] County for at least three (3) months immediately preceding the filing of this Petition, in accordance with IC 31-15-2-6. This Court has jurisdiction over the parties and the subject matter of this action.

Marriage Information

The parties were lawfully married on [6. Date of Marriage] in [7. City and State of Marriage], and separated on [8. Date of Separation]. There are no minor children born of or adopted during this marriage.

Grounds for Dissolution

The marriage is irretrievably broken, and there is no reasonable possibility that the marriage can be preserved, in accordance with IC 31-15-2-3. The marriage should be dissolved.

Property and Debt Division

The parties have reached a full and complete agreement regarding the division of all marital property, assets, and debts. The terms of this division are as follows: [9. Property and Debt Division Terms]

Maintenance

The parties have agreed that maintenance shall be as follows: [10. Maintenance Terms]

Request for Relief

WHEREFORE, Petitioner respectfully requests that this Court:

(a) enter a Decree of Dissolution of Marriage dissolving the marriage of the parties;
(b) approve the parties' agreement regarding property, debts, and maintenance;
(c) restore Petitioner's former name of [11. Former Name], if requested; and
(d) grant such other and further relief as the Court deems just and proper.

Dated: [12. Date of Signing]

Verification

I, [4. Petitioner Full Name], verify under the penalties for perjury that the foregoing representations are true, in accordance with Indiana law.

Executed this [13. Execution Date] day of [14. Execution Month, Year], at [15. City and State of Execution].

Contested Divorce Sample See how disputed terms are laid out before you fill anything in.

Verified Petition for Dissolution of Marriage — Contested

IN THE [1. Court Name] COURT OF [2. County] COUNTY, STATE OF INDIANA

Cause No: [3. Case Number]

[4. Petitioner Full Name], Petitioner, vs. [5. Respondent Full Name], Respondent.

Comes now the Petitioner, [4. Petitioner Full Name], and files this Verified Petition for Dissolution of Marriage against the Respondent, [5. Respondent Full Name], and in support thereof respectfully states:

Jurisdiction and Residency

Petitioner has been a resident of the State of Indiana for at least six (6) months and a resident of [2. County] County for at least three (3) months immediately preceding the filing of this Petition, in accordance with IC 31-15-2-6. This Court has jurisdiction over the parties and the subject matter of this action.

Marriage Information

The parties were lawfully married on [6. Date of Marriage] in [7. City and State of Marriage], and separated on [8. Date of Separation]. There are no minor children born of or adopted during this marriage.

Grounds for Dissolution

The marriage is irretrievably broken, and there is no reasonable possibility that the marriage can be preserved, in accordance with IC 31-15-2-3. The marriage should be dissolved.

Property and Debt Division

The parties are unable to agree on the division of their marital property, assets, and debts. Petitioner requests that this Court divide the parties' marital property and debts in a just and reasonable manner. The relevant marital assets and liabilities include: [9. Property and Debt Description]

Maintenance

The parties are unable to agree on maintenance. Petitioner requests that the Court award maintenance in an amount and for a duration that is just and reasonable, considering the factors set forth in IC 31-15-7-2. Relevant facts include: [10. Maintenance Facts]

Request for Relief

WHEREFORE, Petitioner respectfully requests that this Court:

(a) enter a Decree of Dissolution of Marriage dissolving the marriage of the parties;
(b) divide the parties' marital property and debts in a just and reasonable manner;
(c) award maintenance as the Court deems just and reasonable;
(d) restore Petitioner's former name of [11. Former Name], if requested; and
(e) grant such other and further relief as the Court deems just and proper.

Dated: [12. Date of Signing]

Verification

I, [4. Petitioner Full Name], verify under the penalties for perjury that the foregoing representations are true, in accordance with Indiana law.

Executed this [13. Execution Date] day of [14. Execution Month, Year], at [15. City and State of Execution].

Uncontested Divorce with Children Sample See the agreement plus the parenting plan section in full.

Verified Petition for Dissolution of Marriage — Uncontested with Children

IN THE [1. Court Name] COURT OF [2. County] COUNTY, STATE OF INDIANA

Cause No: [3. Case Number]

[4. Petitioner Full Name], Petitioner, vs. [5. Respondent Full Name], Respondent.

Comes now the Petitioner, [4. Petitioner Full Name], and files this Verified Petition for Dissolution of Marriage against the Respondent, [5. Respondent Full Name], and in support thereof respectfully states:

Jurisdiction and Residency

Petitioner has been a resident of the State of Indiana for at least six (6) months and a resident of [2. County] County for at least three (3) months immediately preceding the filing of this Petition, in accordance with IC 31-15-2-6. This Court has jurisdiction over the parties and the subject matter of this action.

Marriage Information

The parties were lawfully married on [6. Date of Marriage] in [7. City and State of Marriage], and separated on [8. Date of Separation].

There are [9. Number of Children] minor child(ren) born of or adopted during this marriage: [10. Children Names and Birthdates].

Grounds for Dissolution

The marriage is irretrievably broken, and there is no reasonable possibility that the marriage can be preserved, in accordance with IC 31-15-2-3. The marriage should be dissolved.

Custody and Parenting Plan

The parties have reached a full agreement regarding legal and physical custody of the minor child(ren), in accordance with the best interests of the child(ren) under IC 31-17-2-8. The agreed parenting plan is as follows: [11. Parenting Plan Terms]

Child Support

The parties have reached an agreement on child support consistent with the Indiana Child Support Guidelines (IC 31-16-6-1). The agreed monthly child support amount is [12. Child Support Amount], payable by [13. Paying Parent] to [14. Receiving Parent]. Additional terms: [15. Child Support Additional Terms]

Medical and Childcare Expenses

Unreimbursed medical, dental, vision, and childcare expenses for the minor child(ren) shall be shared as follows: [16. Medical and Childcare Terms]

Property and Debt Division

The parties have reached a full and complete agreement regarding the division of all marital property, assets, and debts. The terms of this division are as follows: [17. Property and Debt Division Terms]

Maintenance

The parties have agreed that maintenance shall be as follows: [18. Maintenance Terms]

Request for Relief

WHEREFORE, Petitioner respectfully requests that this Court:

(a) enter a Decree of Dissolution of Marriage dissolving the marriage of the parties;
(b) approve the parties' Parenting Plan regarding custody;
(c) order child support in accordance with the parties' agreement and the Indiana Child Support Guidelines;
(d) approve the parties' property and debt division;
(e) restore Petitioner's former name of [19. Former Name], if requested; and
(f) grant such other and further relief as the Court deems just and proper.

Dated: [20. Date of Signing]

Verification

I, [4. Petitioner Full Name], verify under the penalties for perjury that the foregoing representations are true, in accordance with Indiana law.

Executed this [21. Execution Date] day of [22. Execution Month, Year], at [23. City and State of Execution].

Contested Divorce with Children Sample See how custody and parenting terms appear in the full document.

Verified Petition for Dissolution of Marriage — Contested with Children

IN THE [1. Court Name] COURT OF [2. County] COUNTY, STATE OF INDIANA

Cause No: [3. Case Number]

[4. Petitioner Full Name], Petitioner, vs. [5. Respondent Full Name], Respondent.

Comes now the Petitioner, [4. Petitioner Full Name], and files this Verified Petition for Dissolution of Marriage against the Respondent, [5. Respondent Full Name], and in support thereof respectfully states:

Jurisdiction and Residency

Petitioner has been a resident of the State of Indiana for at least six (6) months and a resident of [2. County] County for at least three (3) months immediately preceding the filing of this Petition, in accordance with IC 31-15-2-6. This Court has jurisdiction over the parties and the subject matter of this action.

Marriage Information

The parties were lawfully married on [6. Date of Marriage] in [7. City and State of Marriage], and separated on [8. Date of Separation].

There are [9. Number of Children] minor child(ren) born of or adopted during this marriage: [10. Children Names and Birthdates].

Grounds for Dissolution

The marriage is irretrievably broken, and there is no reasonable possibility that the marriage can be preserved, in accordance with IC 31-15-2-3. The marriage should be dissolved.

Custody and Parenting Time

The parties are unable to agree on legal or physical custody of the minor child(ren). Petitioner requests that the Court award custody and establish a parenting time schedule in accordance with the best interests of the child(ren) under IC 31-17-2-8. Relevant facts include: [11. Custody Dispute Facts]

Child Support

The parties are unable to agree on child support. Petitioner requests that the Court order child support in accordance with the Indiana Child Support Guidelines (IC 31-16-6-1). Relevant facts include: [12. Child Support Facts]

Medical, Dental, and Childcare Expenses

Unreimbursed medical, dental, vision, and childcare expenses for the minor child(ren) shall be allocated as follows, or as the Court determines just and reasonable: [13. Medical and Childcare Terms]

Property and Debt Division

The parties are unable to agree on the division of their marital property, assets, and debts. Petitioner requests that the Court divide the parties' marital property and debts in a just and reasonable manner. The relevant marital assets and liabilities include: [14. Property and Debt Description]

Maintenance

The parties are unable to agree on maintenance. Petitioner requests that the Court award maintenance as the Court deems just and reasonable. Relevant facts include: [15. Maintenance Facts]

Request for Relief

WHEREFORE, Petitioner respectfully requests that this Court:

(a) enter a Decree of Dissolution of Marriage dissolving the marriage of the parties;
(b) determine legal and physical custody and establish a parenting time schedule in the best interests of the minor child(ren);
(c) order child support in accordance with the Indiana Child Support Guidelines;
(d) divide the parties' marital property and debts in a just and reasonable manner;
(e) award maintenance as the Court deems just and reasonable;
(f) restore Petitioner's former name of [16. Former Name], if requested; and
(g) grant such other and further relief as the Court deems just and proper.

Dated: [17. Date of Signing]

Verification

I, [4. Petitioner Full Name], verify under the penalties for perjury that the foregoing representations are true, in accordance with Indiana law.

Executed this [18. Execution Date] day of [19. Execution Month, Year], at [20. City and State of Execution].

At a Glance

Indiana divorce at a glance

Residency requirement 6 months state + 3 months county
Waiting period 60 days
Filing fee $157–$177
Grounds accepted Irretrievable breakdown (no-fault)
Official forms No standard numbers (Petition forms)

Confirm with your county before filing — fees and rules can vary.

Overview

Dissolution of marriage in Indiana

Indiana’s filing rules are written to be airtight: you need six months as an Indiana resident and three months in the county where you file, and the 60-day waiting period after filing cannot be shortened under any circumstance. The Verified Petition for Dissolution of Marriage goes to the Superior or Circuit Court in your county, and the state is effectively no-fault — the only ground is that the marriage is irretrievably broken under IC 31-15-2-3.

Property is divided in a just and reasonable manner, and child support follows the Indiana Child Support Guidelines under IC 31-16-6-1, which are based on a percentage of the non-custodial parent’s income. Custody is decided under the best interests standard in IC 31-17-2-8, and alimony is called maintenance.

Because Indiana requires the petition to be “verified” — signed under the penalties for perjury — the filing itself carries more weight than in some states. The forms come from IndianaLegalHelp.org, and filing fees run about $157 to $177.

Official court source: Indiana Judicial Branch