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Legal Information: Indiana

Divorce

Laws current as of
November 14, 2023

What are the residency requirements for divorce in Indiana?

To file for divorce in Indiana, you or your spouse must have been:

  • a resident of Indiana or stationed at a United States military installation in Indiana for at least six months immediately before filing for the divorce;1 and
  • a resident of the county or stationed within the county for at least three months immediately before filing for the divorce.2

1 Indiana Code § 31-15-2-6(a)
2 Indiana Code § 31-15-2-6(b)

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