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Carmel Divorce Attorney Representing Men In Divorce In Carmel, Indiana

Cordell & Cordell has Carmel divorce lawyers ready to help you through one of the most trying periods in your life.

Featuring a comprehensive understanding of Indiana divorce law, our Carmel family lawyers focus entirely on Carmel divorce issues, including Indiana child custody laws, Indiana alimony laws and child support in Indiana.

To schedule an appointment, call 317-322-0122 or 1-866-DADS-LAW. One of our representatives will be glad to speak with you. Cordell & Cordell Carmel Divorce Lawyers - Located at 450 E. 96th Street, Suite 500, Indianapolis, IN 46240. Phone: 317-322-0122 .

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Frequently Asked Carmel Divorce Questions

How long do I have to live in Carmel before I can file for divorce?

You must live in the state of Indiana for six months to file for divorce and in the particular county for three months to file for divorce in that county.

Is there a mandatory waiting period in Carmel before a divorce can be granted?

In Indiana, there is a 60-day waiting period, which starts on the date of filing the Petition for Dissolution of Marriage.

A divorce in Indiana can take, at a minimum, 60 days, but the vast majority of dissolution cases take several months depending on the issues and how agreeable the parties are.

How can I serve my spouse in Hamilton County? If attempts to serve do not work, can I serve by publication?

You can serve your spouse via certified mail, by sheriff, or by private process server. On the Summons you file with your Petition for Dissolution, you will indicate how you wish your spouse to be served.

If your spouse's whereabouts are unknown and you have made diligent efforts to locate her, you can serve your spouse via publication.

You may request that the clerk’s office set up service of Summons by publication, which requires a $75 fee payable to the Times or the Noblesville Star.

What are the specific forms I will need to file for a divorce in Hamilton County?

To file for dissolution, you need to file a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage, a Summons for the court to submit to the opposing party, and a Chronological Case Summary Entry (CCS Entry), which is a document listing what you are filing with the court.

Make sure you include multiple copies of the Petition, Summons, and CCS Entry, so that the court may keep a copy, and so that your spouse will receive a copy by whatever method of service you choose.

If you would like to ask the court to issue temporary orders regarding custody, child support, or payment of monthly marital debts, you can also file a Praecipe for Provisional Hearing.

If you are requesting a provisional hearing, you should include a proposed order setting the hearing for the court to fill out when it grants your request. Also, make sure you request a specific amount of time for your hearing if you will need more than 15 minutes.

Where do you file for divorce in Carmel?

In Hamilton County, you will file the Petition with the clerk's office, who will then assign the case to a Hamilton County Superior Court.

How much are filing fees in Hamilton County?

Filing fees for Hamilton County are $136, plus an additional $13 if you are requesting the sheriff serve your spouse.

Are there any Hamilton County-Specific laws that are different from how other family law cases around the state are handled?

In Hamilton County, both parties must fill out and file a financial declaration form within three days of a preliminary hearing or within 10 days of a final hearing.

If the parties file an Agreement without engaging in litigation, financial declaration forms do not need to be filed with the court.

The parties are also required to attend a Child Cope With Divorce seminar if the parties have minor children in common at the time of the dissolution proceeding.

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