34-57-5-6. Record of Proceeding
Sec. 6. (a) A record of the proceeding in family law arbitration may be requested by either party if written notice is given to the family law arbitrator not more than fifteen (15) days after the family law arbitrator has been selected. (b) Written notice under subsection (a) must specify the requested manner of recording […]
34-57-5-7. Written Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law
Sec. 7. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), the family law arbitrator shall make written findings of fact and conclusions of law not later than thirty (30) days after the hearing. (b) If both parties consent, the period for the family law arbitrator to make written findings of fact and conclusions of law may […]
34-57-5-8. Division of Property in Dissolution of Marriage
Sec. 8. (a) In a dissolution of marriage case, the family law arbitrator shall: (1) divide the property of the parties, regardless of whether the property was: (A) owned by either party before the marriage; (B) acquired by either party in his or her own right: (i) after the marriage; and (ii) before final separation […]
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 […]
34-57-5-10. Award Modification After Written Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law Are Made
Sec. 10. A family law arbitrator may modify an award after making written findings of fact and conclusions of law if: (1) a party makes a fraudulent misrepresentation during the arbitration; (2) the family law arbitrator is ordered to modify the award on remand; or (3) both parties consent to the modification. As added by […]
34-57-5-11. Appeals
Sec. 11. An appeal may be taken after the entry of judgment under section 7(d) of this chapter as may be taken after a judgment in a civil action. As added by P.L.112-2005, SEC.2.
34-57-5-12. Family Law Arbitrator Fees
Sec. 12. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), fees for the family law arbitrator shall be shared equally by both parties unless otherwise agreed in writing. (b) The family law arbitrator may order a party to pay: (1) a reasonable amount for the cost to the other party of: (A) maintaining; or (B) defending; […]
34-57-5-13. Application of Indiana Supreme Court Rules for Alternative Dispute Resolution
Sec. 13. The Indiana Supreme Court Rules for Alternative Dispute Resolution apply to family law arbitration in all matters not covered by this chapter. As added by P.L.112-2005, SEC.2.
34-57-4-3. Court Referral of Civil Action to Dispute Resolution Center; Suspension Effect
Sec. 3. When a civil action is referred to a dispute resolution center under section 1 of this chapter, the court shall, except as otherwise provided under the rules adopted under IC 34-57-3 (or IC 34-4-2.5 before its repeal), suspend action on the case until the written agreement or decision from the dispute resolution center […]
34-57-5-1. Applicability of Chapter
Sec. 1. (a) This chapter is applicable only to the family law matters described in section 2 of this chapter and does not apply to any other type of arbitration. An appellate court opinion interpreting or construing this chapter has precedential value only for family law arbitrations and does not apply to any other type […]