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 […]
34-58-1-3. Order if Claim Barred
Sec. 3. If a court determines that a claim may not proceed under section 2 of this chapter, the court shall enter an order: (1) explaining why the claim may not proceed; and (2) stating whether there are any remaining claims in the complaint or petition that may proceed. As added by P.L.80-2004, SEC.6.
34-57-5-2. Family Law Arbitration Authorized; Family Law Arbitration Procedures
Sec. 2. (a) In an action: (1) for the dissolution of a marriage; (2) to establish: (A) child support; (B) custody; or (C) parenting time; or (3) to modify: (A) a decree; (B) a judgment; or (C) an order; entered under IC 31; both parties may agree in writing to submit to arbitration by a […]
34-58-1-4. Duty of the Clerk
Sec. 4. The clerk of the court shall send an order entered under section 3 of this chapter to: (1) the offender; (2) each defendant or respondent in the action; (3) the department of correction, if the offender is incarcerated by the department of correction; (4) the sheriff of the county in which the inmate […]
34-57-5-3. Validity of Family Law Arbitration Agreement
Sec. 3. Unless both parties agree in writing to repudiate the agreement, an agreement to submit to arbitration by a family law arbitrator under this chapter is: (1) valid; (2) irrevocable; and (3) enforceable; until the judgment is entered in the matter in which arbitration has taken place. As added by P.L.112-2005, SEC.2.
34-58-2-1. Repealed
As added by P.L.80-2004, SEC.6. Repealed by P.L.128-2009, SEC.4.
34-57-5-4. Residency Requirements
Sec. 4. For arbitration to take place under this chapter, at least one (1) of the parties must have been: (1) a resident of Indiana; or (2) stationed at a United States military installation in Indiana; for at least six (6) months immediately preceding the filing of the petition or cause of action. As added […]
34-57-5-5. Guidelines
Sec. 5. (a) A family law arbitrator shall comply with the: (1) child support; and (2) parenting time; guidelines adopted by the Indiana supreme court in family law arbitration if there is a child of both parties to the marriage. (b) Before assuming the duties of a family law arbitrator, a family law arbitrator must […]
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 […]