Indiana § 34-57-5-9 - Summary dissolution decrees in dissolution of marriage
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§ 34-57-5-9. Summary dissolution decrees in dissolution of marriage
Sec. 9. In a dissolution of marriage case, at least sixty (60) days after the petition or cause of action is filed, the family law arbitrator may enter a summary dissolution decree without holding a hearing if verified pleadings have been filed with the family law arbitrator, signed by both parties, containing:
(1) a written waiver of hearing; and
(2) either:
(A) a statement that there are no contested issues in the action; or
(B) a written agreement made in accordance with IC 31-15-2-7 that settles any contested issues between the parties.
As added by P.L.112-2005, SEC.2.
Source: official Indiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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