Home Indiana Uncontested Divorce Kit
2026 edition • Matches Indiana Legal Help's current statewide divorce formsIndiana Uncontested Divorce Kit
The Verified Petition, the Verified Waiver of Final Hearing, and the Settlement Agreement & Decree — Indiana's statewide forms for an agreed, no-minor-children case, organized around the 60-day wait.
- Verified Petition, Appearance/service, and Waiver of Final Hearing — matched to your case
- Step-by-step filing instructions, in plain English
- Free eligibility check before you pay anything
- Instant PDF download — $129 one-time, no subscription
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“Gave me peace of mind knowing the forms were correct.”
Emily C. · Evansville, Indiana
Is This Kit Right for You?
Indiana has specific residency rules. Check below to see if you qualify to file.
Use this kit if:
- At the time you file, one of you has lived in Indiana for 6 months and in the filing county for 3 months (IC 31-15-2-6).
- You agree your marriage has suffered an "Irretrievable Breakdown" — Indiana's no-fault ground, and the one almost every agreed case uses.
- You agree on how to divide property and debts, and, if you have children together, on custody, parenting time, and support.
- You're ready to notify your spouse — either they sign an Appearance, or you have them served with the Summons and Petition.
Talk to a lawyer if:
- Neither of you will meet the 6-month Indiana / 3-month county residency rule by the time you file.
- You disagree on custody, parenting time, support, or how to divide property and debts.
- Your spouse can't be located or is actively avoiding service.
- There are complex assets (PERF/pension benefits, business valuation) to divide.
Why Choose a DIY Kit?
Indiana forms can be overwhelming, and the current statewide packet differs depending on whether you have minor children together. We organize the current no-children/agree form set — the Verified Petition for Dissolution of Marriage and the Settlement Agreement and Decree of Dissolution of Marriage — around the 60-day timeline, and flag the add-on documents a with-children case needs.
Save Thousands
You handle the paperwork yourself and keep the difference between what a lawyer charges and the kit price — see the breakdown alongside.
Understand the Summary Dissolution Option
We provide the Verified Waiver of Final Hearing so an agreed case can ask to skip a courtroom hearing after the wait — it's the judge's call, and a few counties or case types (especially with children) more often set one anyway.
The Cost of Divorce in Indiana
Indiana's dissolution filing fee is commonly $157 (most counties) or $177 (Marion & Clark Counties), paid to your county Clerk. Ask about a fee waiver under IC 33-37-3-2 if you can't afford it.
What's Included: Indiana Statewide Forms
We match our packet to Indiana Legal Help's current no-children/agree statewide form set.
Step-by-Step Roadmap
- Filing your Verified Petition for Dissolution of Marriage
- Notifying your spouse (Appearance or service)
- Submitting the Verified Waiver of Final Hearing and Decree after the 60-day wait
Core Legal Documents
Current (October 2024) no-children/agree statewide packet:
Children & Financial (If Needed)
- For cases with minor children together: guidance toward the current Child Support Obligation Worksheet and parenting-time materials from Indiana Legal Help's separate, September 2025-updated with-children packet
- A Financial Declaration Form, only if your filing county's local rule or judge requires one
What this kit does not include
- A guarantee the judge enters your Decree without a hearing, or approves your paperwork as filed — Summary Dissolution under IC 31-15-2-13 is discretionary, not automatic
- Personal service or certified mailing of the Summons and Petition on your spouse — arranged through your county Clerk, Sheriff, or a process server (unless your spouse instead signs an Appearance, or a separate Spouse's Waiver of Service accepting delivery by mail)
- The court's own filing fee (commonly $157 or $177, set by your county) or Sheriff/process-server costs
- A Financial Declaration filing unless your county's local rule or judge actually requires one
- Legal advice about your specific situation, or review of your completed documents
PlainDivorce is a private publisher, not affiliated with or endorsed by the Indiana courts, Indiana Legal Help, or any Indiana state agency. Always confirm the current forms and local requirements with your County Clerk before filing.
Built for filing in any Indiana county, including Marion, Lake, Allen, Hamilton, and St. Joseph — confirm current local requirements with your filing Clerk.
How It Works
A roadmap to your Decree of Dissolution in Indiana — not a promise of a specific outcome or timeline.
Indiana requires a 60-day waiting period after you file your Verified Petition for Dissolution of Marriage. Our kit includes the Verified Waiver of Final Hearing for agreed cases that want to skip a courtroom hearing.
File Your Petition
Download the kit. Complete the Verified Petition for Dissolution of Marriage — affirmed under penalties of perjury. File it with your County Clerk in person or via e-filing (self-represented filers aren't required to e-file in Indiana, though it's available).
Notify Your Spouse & Wait 60 Days
Either your spouse signs and files an Appearance, or you have the Summons and Petition served (certified mail, Sheriff, or process server). Indiana's 60-day waiting period (IC 31-15-2-10) runs from your filing date regardless of which path you take.
Submit Your Decree
After day 60, if you're fully agreed, file the Verified Waiver of Final Hearing with your Settlement Agreement & Decree. The judge reviews it and, under IC 31-15-2-13, may sign without a hearing — or may still set one.
Agree on some issues but not all? Indiana Code 31-15-2-14 lets the court finalize the uncontested parts now and set a hearing only for what's left. If your spouse contests everything or won't participate at all, talk to a lawyer about your options.
Simple Pricing vs. Lawyer Fees
| Feature | PlainDivorce Kit | Typical Lawyer |
|---|---|---|
| Preparation Cost | $129 | $2,500+ |
| Court Filing Fee | Paid to your County Clerk directly — commonly $157 or $177 | Same, often billed by the firm |
| Includes Forms? | Yes (Petition, Appearance, Summons, Waiver, Settlement Decree) | Yes |
Secure One-Time Payment · No Subscriptions · The court's filing fee is separate.
What Our Clients Say
Real stories from people who prepared their Indiana divorce paperwork with PlainDivorce.
4.7 out of 5 based on 300+ customer reviews
Customer reviews are collected from purchasers and support conversations. Names may be shortened for privacy, and individual results vary by court, case facts, and filing requirements.
“Gave me peace of mind knowing the forms were correct.”
Emily C.
Evansville
“It felt like having a lawyer guiding me, but without the cost. Very intuitive.”
Freya Y.
Indianapolis
“User-friendly and straightforward. Exactly what I needed.”
Eric O.
Evansville
“Clear, step-by-step instructions on the Petition and the Waiver of Final Hearing. No guesswork about which forms to use.”
Andrew Z.
Evansville
Frequently Asked Questions
“What is a Verified Petition for Dissolution of Marriage?”
This is the document that starts your case. "Verified" means you affirm, under penalties of perjury, that its statements are true — not necessarily a notarized oath. By statute (IC 31-15-2-5) it must state each party's residence, the marriage and separation dates, information about any children under 21, the grounds for dissolution, and the relief you're requesting.
“Can I waive the 60-day waiting period?”
No. Under Indiana Code 31-15-2-10, a final hearing (or a Summary Dissolution Decree under section 13) can't happen earlier than 60 days after you file your Petition. It's a statutory floor, not a promise your case concludes exactly on day 60.
“Do I have to go to court?”
Not necessarily. If both of you sign the Verified Waiver of Final Hearing and file a settlement agreement more than 60 days after your Petition, Indiana Code 31-15-2-13 lets the judge enter a Summary Dissolution Decree without a hearing — but the statute says the court "may" do this, not "must." Some courts, and cases involving children, more often set a hearing anyway.
“What's the difference between the Verified Waiver of Final Hearing and a Waiver of Service?”
They're unrelated documents. The Verified Waiver of Final Hearing is signed by both spouses, after 60 days, to ask the court to skip a hearing. A Spouse's Waiver of Service is a separate, optional form the Respondent can sign to receive the initial Petition and Summons by mail or hand delivery instead of by certified mail or Sheriff — it changes only how those first papers are delivered and doesn't waive the final hearing.
“What is the Financial Declaration Form?”
It's not a single statewide form — some Indiana counties (Porter, Tippecanoe, Lake, and White Counties are examples) require a Financial Declaration by local rule, even in agreed cases, so both spouses' income, assets, and debts are on record. Check your filing county's local rules or ask your Clerk whether it applies to your case.
“What if we have children together?”
Indiana Legal Help publishes a separate "Divorce With Children When Spouses Agree" packet with its own current forms, including a Child Support Obligation Worksheet and parenting-time materials. Confirm you're using that packet's current documents, not just the no-children forms, before you file.
Important Legal Disclaimer
PlainDivorce is not a law firm and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or approved by the Indiana courts, Indiana Legal Help, or any Indiana state agency. We do not provide legal advice or represent you in court. The Indiana Uncontested Divorce Kit is a self-help information product built from publicly available statewide forms and instructions.
We do not guarantee that a judge will grant your divorce without a hearing, that a clerk will accept your paperwork as filed, or a single total cost of your divorce. Court rules and filing fees (commonly $157–$177, set by your county) can change, and local practice varies. You are responsible for verifying current requirements with your County Clerk.
This is an instant digital download. Because files are delivered immediately upon purchase, all sales are final and no returns or refunds are provided. Content last reviewed: September 2026.