Indiana Family Court Forms and Filing Resources: Find the Right Form Fast

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Indiana publishes its own official family law forms, filing instructions, and self-help materials, but they are spread across several government sites. This page organizes the official Indiana sources in one place so you can go straight to the right court page for forms, e-filing, rules, and locations.

Indiana's core family statutes live in the Indiana Code Title 31 - Family Law and Juvenile Law. Divorce, custody, and support filings are covered statewide, and each county page lists its local e-filing details.

How the Indiana court system handles family cases

Family cases in Indiana are heard in the Circuit or Superior Court. Indiana counties use Circuit Courts, Superior Courts, or both - all can hear family cases.

Each county has a Circuit Court and often one or more Superior Courts.

Appeals from a family case generally go first to the Indiana Court of Appeals, and the state's highest court is the Indiana Supreme Court.

Besides the judge, a Magistrate / Commissioner may handle parts of a family case. Besides the judge, a magistrate, commissioner, or referee may hear temporary orders, child support, and uncontested matters - usually subject to a judge's review.

In Indiana, Circuit and Superior Courts are the same trial level - which one you're in depends on the county, not the type of case.

Official Indiana resources

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Indiana state courts website (Indiana judicial branch): The official home of the Indiana court system, with statewide news, rules, and links to every court. https://www.in.gov/courts

Indiana family law forms (Indiana judicial branch): The official statewide collection of family law forms published for Indiana cases. Start here when you need the current version of a form. https://www.in.gov/courts/publications/forms/

Indiana self-help resources (Indiana courts self-help): Official self-help information for people handling their own Indiana family case, including instructions and plain-language guides. https://www.indianalegalhelp.org

Indiana E-Filing System (IEFS) (Multiple approved EFSPs): Indiana's statewide e-filing system covers all 92 counties. Lawyers must e-file, while people representing themselves may e-file through an approved provider such as Odyssey File & Serve or still file on paper. https://www.in.gov/courts/efiling/

Indiana courts by county (Indiana judicial branch): Find the courthouse or clerk that serves your county, with locations and contact details. https://www.in.gov/courts/local/

Indiana rules of procedure (Indiana judicial branch): The court rules that control deadlines, service, and how family cases move in Indiana. https://www.in.gov/courts/publications/rules

Indiana mediation and dispute resolution (Indiana judicial branch): Official information on mediation and alternative dispute resolution options for Indiana family cases. https://www.in.gov/courts/selfservice/mediation

Indiana financial affidavit and disclosure forms (in.gov/courts): The official source for the financial disclosure paperwork most Indiana family cases ask for. https://www.in.gov/courts/publications/forms/

Indiana child support guideline resources (in.gov/courts): Official Indiana child support guideline materials, worksheets, or calculators. https://www.in.gov/courts/services/child-support-calculator

Indiana MyCase (Indiana courts): Look up existing case records. Access is listed as free and the system is organized statewide. https://public.courts.in.gov/mycase/

Frequently used official Indiana forms

These links open official Indiana government form documents directly. Courts revise forms, so if a direct link stops working, use the statewide forms collection above to find the current version.

Indiana Parenting Time Guidelines (Child Custody / Parenting), official document: https://rules.incourts.gov/pdf/PDF%20-%20Parenting/parenting.pdf

Parenting Time Credit Worksheet, form PTCW (Child Custody / Parenting), official document: https://www.in.gov/dA/d587ac5f92/ptcw.pdf?language_id=1

Child Support Obligation Worksheet (Child Support), official document: https://www.in.gov/dA/0ee8c8b4b7/csow.pdf

Indiana Child Support Obligation Worksheet (Child Support), official document: https://www.in.gov/courts/files/csow.pdf

Indiana Child Support Rules and Guidelines (Child Support), official document: https://rules.incourts.gov/pdf/PDF%20-%20Child%20Support/child-support.pdf

Domestic Violence Determination Form (Domestic Violence / Protective Orders), official document: https://www.in.gov/dA/7d9bc1aaf0/domviol-det.pdf?language_id=1

Petition for Appointment of Counsel (Starting Your Case), official document: https://www.in.gov/dA/88e3c4eb34/form-petition-appointment-of-counsel.pdf?language_id=1

Appearance by Self Represented Party in Civil Case (fillable PDF) (Answering the Case), official document: https://www.in.gov/dA/ab8a903533/appearance-frm-selfrepresented-civil.pdf?language_id=1

Adult Name Change (Self-Represented Packet) (Name Change), official document: https://www.indianalegalservices.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Adult_ProSe_NGM_PrintablePacket_4.2025.pdf

Guideline Schedules for Weekly Support Payments (Self-Represented Litigant Resources), official document: https://www.in.gov/dA/bbfa77286a/schedule.pdf?language_id=1

See the Guidelines Schedule for Weekly Support Payments (Self-Represented Litigant Resources), official document: https://www.in.gov/courts/files/schedule.pdf

Petition for an Order for Protection (PO-0100), form PO-0100 (Domestic Violence), official document: https://www.in.gov/dA/4871ef7848/center-bb-po-form-po-0100.pdf?language_id=1

Filing fees: Divorce filing fee: ~$157.

E-filing link data for Indiana was last verified June 2026. Report anything outdated through our contact page and we will re-check the official source.

Frequently asked questions

Where do I find official Indiana family court forms?

The official statewide source is the Indiana judicial branch forms collection linked on this page. Always download forms from the official site so you have the current version, and check whether your county adds local forms or cover sheets.

Can I e-file my own family case in Indiana?

Indiana's statewide e-filing system covers all 92 counties. Lawyers must e-file, while people representing themselves may e-file through an approved provider such as Odyssey File & Serve or still file on paper. Divorce, custody, and support filings are covered statewide, and each county page lists its local e-filing details.

How much does it cost to file a family case in Indiana?

Divorce filing fee: ~$157. If you cannot afford the fee, ask the clerk about a fee waiver or indigency application; every state has a process for requesting one.

Which court hears family cases in Indiana?

Family cases in Indiana are heard in the Circuit or Superior Court. Indiana counties use Circuit Courts, Superior Courts, or both - all can hear family cases.