Ind. Marion Cnty. Fam. Local Rule LR49-FR00-503

A. Notice. In all relevant family law matters, the moving party shall give notice of the time,

place of the hearing or trial and that matters may be heard and determined in a party’s absence, by

summons, subpoena, order to appear, notice of hearing, served upon the adverse party at least seven days

prior to the hearing or trial and file a copy of the notice with the Court. Proof of service by certified mail

or sheriff is generally required.

B. Other Pending Legal Proceedings. In all family matters, the moving party shall provide

the court with written notice of all other pending legal proceedings in which either party is involved. The

written notice shall include the cause number, name and location of the court, names of parties involved

and nature of the legal proceeding, per the appearance form in Appendix A.

C. Ex Parte Proceedings. The Court in its discretion shall decline to issue an order on any ex

parte petition for emergency relief absent a showing the moving party has complied with Trial Rule 65

and Indiana case law.

D. Parent Education Class. Within thirty (30) days of filing a dissolution involving minor

children or paternity proceeding, the parties shall attend and ensure that the court is provided with written

certification that the parties have completed a Court-approved parent education class, unless waived by

the Court. A list of Court-approved providers is on the Court’s website.

E. Child Support Account Information Form. In all family law matters, the parties shall

use the Child Support Account Information Form set forth in Appendix B. Anytime the court signs an

order creating, modifying or terminating a child support obligation, the parties shall complete and submit a

Child Support Account Information Form to the Clerk of the Marion Circuit and Superior Courts.

(Effective October 16, 2020)