No-Fault Divorce in Indiana
State-specific overview · Family Law
Indiana grants no-fault divorce based on irretrievable breakdown of marriage with no mandatory waiting period.
How Indiana treats No-Fault Divorce
Either spouse can file for divorce by stating the marriage is irretrievably broken, and Indiana does not require a waiting period before finalization. The court focuses on dividing property fairly and establishing custody and support arrangements based on the best interests of any children. Indiana uses equitable distribution principles, meaning the court divides marital property fairly but not necessarily equally. The streamlined process makes Indiana one of the faster states for completing no-fault divorces.
The general definition of No-Fault Divorce
A divorce granted without requiring either spouse to prove wrongdoing by the other.
A no-fault divorce is a divorce where neither spouse has to prove that the other did something wrong, like infidelity or abuse. Instead, one or both spouses simply state that the marriage is irretrievably broken or that they have irreconcilable differences. This is the most common type of divorce in the United States today. No-fault divorces are generally faster and less contentious than fault-based divorces because they don't require gathering evidence of misconduct.
Read the full No-Fault Divorce entry →This page is a plain-English reference and is not legal advice. State laws change frequently. For specific situations consult a licensed attorney in Indiana.