Indiana State Laws
Updated for 2026
Indiana Divorce Laws
Your complete guide to divorce in Indiana. Indiana presumes 50/50 property division and has limited spousal maintenance.
Understanding Indiana Divorce Law
Property Division
Indiana presumes 50/50 division of marital property. Courts can deviate based on relevant factors.
50/50 PresumptionGrounds for Divorce
No-Fault: Irretrievable breakdown of marriage
Fault: Conviction of felony, impotence, incurable insanity (2+ years)
Primarily No-FaultChild Custody
Courts determine custody based on best interests. Indiana has detailed parenting time guidelines.
Best InterestsChild Support
Uses the Income Shares Model with detailed worksheet calculations.
Income Shares ModelChild Custody Factors
1
Age and sex of the child
2
Wishes of child and parents
3
Relationship with parents, siblings, others
4
Adjustment to home, school, community
5
Mental and physical health of all parties
6
Evidence of domestic violence
7
Whether child has been cared for by de facto custodian
Spousal Maintenance (Limited)
Incapacity Maintenance
For physically or mentally incapacitated spouse
Rehabilitative Maintenance
Max 3 years for education or training
Caregiver Maintenance
For spouse caring for incapacitated child
Key Statutes
IC 31-15-2-3
Grounds for Dissolution
Irretrievable breakdown and limited fault grounds
IC 31-15-7-4
Property Division
Equal division presumption
IC 31-17-2-8
Child Custody
Best interests factors
IC 31-16-6-1
Child Support
Support guidelines
Recent Changes
2024
Child Support Updates
Indiana updated child support worksheets with new income considerations.
2023
Parenting Time Guidelines
Revised parenting time guidelines with more flexibility for shared custody.
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