Indiana Dissolution of Marriage Forms — Complete Guide (2026)
Indiana provides standardized dissolution of marriage forms through the Indiana Supreme Court's self-help portal at courts.in.gov/selfservice. Forms are available as fillable PDFs organized by case type.
Where to Get Indiana Forms
Primary source: courts.in.gov/selfservice
Select "Divorce/Dissolution" from the case type menu. Forms are organized by scenario (with children, without children, with agreement, contested).
Core Forms (All Dissolution Cases)
| Form | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Verified Petition for Dissolution of Marriage | Initiating document — states the ground, residency, marriage date, and requests dissolution |
| Summons | Notifies Respondent of the filing |
| Appearance (Waiver of Service) | Filed by Respondent if choosing not to require formal service |
| Decree of Dissolution of Marriage | Final order — entered by judge at finalization |
| CCS (Chronological Case Summary) | Filed by clerk — tracks all filings |
Settlement Agreement Forms
There is no single standard Settlement Agreement form in Indiana. Most counties provide a template at courts.in.gov/selfservice or at the local court clerk's office. The Settlement Agreement must address:
- Division of all real property
- Division of all personal property (bank accounts, investment accounts, vehicles, retirement accounts)
- All debt allocation
- Maintenance (spousal support) — or explicit waiver
- Pre-marital and inherited property — address explicitly even if staying with original owner
- Any deviation from 50/50 and the factual basis for that deviation
The Settlement Agreement should reference the statutory presumption (IC 31-15-7-5) if the parties are dividing unequally — this helps ensure the court accepts the deviation.
Forms With Children
| Form | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Child Support Worksheet | Mandatory — calculates child support per Indiana Guidelines |
| Parenting Time Guidelines Summary | Reflects Indiana's standard parenting schedule (or agreed deviation) |
| Agreed Entry for Custody, Parenting Time, and Child Support | Submitted with the Settlement Agreement |
| Petition for Provisional Orders (custody/support) | Requests temporary arrangements during the pending dissolution |
Provisional Order Forms
If either party needs temporary relief during the dissolution:
| Form | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Motion for Provisional Orders | Requests temporary custody, support, or use of marital home during case |
| Proposed Provisional Order | Draft of the order you're requesting |
Provisional orders can be requested by motion at any point after filing.
Post-Dissolution Forms
| Form | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Quitclaim Deed | Transfers real property after dissolution (prepared by party or attorney; recorded at county Recorder's office) |
| QDRO | Divides employer retirement plans — prepared after dissolution is final |
| IRA Transfer Request | Directs IRA custodian to transfer funds — no QDRO required |
| Request for Certified Copy | To get official copies of the Decree of Dissolution |
Indiana Child Support Calculator
Indiana's Supreme Court provides an online child support calculator at courts.in.gov. Use this to calculate support before submitting your Child Support Worksheet. The calculator reflects the current Indiana Child Support Guidelines.
Key inputs:
- Both parents' weekly gross income
- Parenting time (overnights with each parent)
- Health insurance cost for the children
- Work-related childcare costs
Where to File
File at the clerk of the Circuit or Superior Court in the county where either spouse has lived for at least 3 months.
Most Indiana counties accept in-person filing. Some larger counties (Marion, Hamilton, Allen) may accept electronic filing through the Indiana E-Filing System (IEFS).
Last reviewed: March 2026 | Forms: courts.in.gov/selfservice | Child support calculator at courts.in.gov
Last reviewed: March 2026 · Verify current fees and forms with your local court before filing.