Do you have to have a mediator for divorce if you both spouses agree upon everything?

10/05/2007 - Divorce - State: IN #9709

Full Question:

Do you have to have a mediator for divorce if you both spouses agree upon everything?

Answer:

The applicable Indiana statutes are as follows:

IC 31-15-9.4-1 Whenever the court issues an order under this article, other than an ex parte order, the court shall determine whether the proceeding should be referred to mediation.
Whenever the court issues an order under this article, other than an ex parte order, the court shall determine whether the proceeding should be referred to mediation. In making this determination, the court shall consider:
(1) the ability of the parties to pay for the mediation services; and
(2) whether mediation is appropriate in helping the parties resolve their disputes.


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http://lawdigest.uslegal.com/divorce/state-law-summary/6909/

10/05/2007 - Category: Divorce - State: IN #9709

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