Ind. Marion Cnty. Fam. Local Rule LR49-FR00-509

A. Preliminary Attorney Fees. Attorney fees may be awarded based on evidence presented by affidavit

or oral testimony at a preliminary hearing. Affidavits shall be admissible subject to cross-examination. The following factors may be considered:

1. The number and the complexity of the issues;

2. The nature and extent of discovery;

3. The time reasonably necessary for the preparation and conduct of contested hearings;

4. The attorney's hourly rate; and

5. The amount counsel has received from all sources.

B. Preliminary Appraisal and Accountant Fees. Appraisal or accounting fees may be awarded

based on evidence presented by affidavit or oral testimony at a preliminary hearing. The following

factors may be considered:

1. An itemized list of property to be appraised or valued; and

2. An estimate of the cost of the appraisals and the retainer required

C. Contempt Citation Attorney Fees. There shall be a rebuttable presumption that attorney fees will

be awarded to the prevailing party in all matters involving a contempt citation. An attorney may

submit the requested fee by affidavit or oral testimony, which may be accompanied by an itemized

statement.