Finding the right court information can be challenging when you are already managing questions about your family, finances, and future. This page brings together official Indiana court resources and established legal information services to help you locate forms, understand procedures, and find practical tools.
Whether your matter involves divorce, parenting time, child support, or another family-related issue, start with the section that matches what you need. Resources cover communities throughout Indiana, including Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, and surrounding counties.
Find Your Court or Clerk’s Office
If you need a court address, clerk’s contact information, or a starting point for county-specific procedures, use the Indiana Judicial Branch’s statewide directory.
Indiana Courts and Clerks Directory
The directory organizes trial court information by county and provides access to local court resources. It is useful for readers in Marion, Allen, Hamilton, Hendricks, Johnson, and other Indiana counties.
Visit the Indiana courts and clerks directory
Before traveling to a courthouse, confirm the building, office, hours, and any appointment requirements. A county may have multiple court locations, and the clerk’s office may be separate from the courtroom where your hearing is scheduled.
Check Local Court Rules
Statewide rules are only part of the procedural picture. Local rules may address requirements that affect how a case is handled in a particular county.
Indiana Local Court Rules
Use the Indiana Judicial Branch’s local rules directory to locate rules for the county handling your case. Review any accompanying court instructions and orders that apply to your matter.
Find local court rules by county
When reviewing local information, look for instructions concerning financial disclosures, scheduling, required documents, and preparation for hearings. If you are unsure how a requirement applies, ask your attorney before the deadline.
Find Court Forms and Instructions
The correct form depends on the type of case, the relief requested, and your circumstances. Read the instructions accompanying a form before completing or submitting it.
Indiana Judicial Branch Forms
The statewide forms page provides court forms and directs readers to additional resources for people handling certain matters without an attorney.
Browse Indiana Judicial Branch forms
Indiana Legal Help
Indiana Legal Help offers legal information, forms, and instructions organized by subject. Family-related topics include divorce, custody, parenting time, child support, paternity, guardianship, and name changes.
Using a publicly available form does not establish that it is appropriate for every case. Confirm that you have the correct packet, understand any service requirements, and have checked for additional local instructions.
Look Up Public Case Information
Online case information can help you locate entries and documents available to the public. It should be used alongside the notices and orders you receive in your own case.
Indiana MyCase
MyCase is Indiana’s public online case-search service. The information available depends on the court, case type, and public-access restrictions.
MyCase Search Instructions
The Indiana Judicial Branch explains how to search MyCase, what information may be available, and how access can differ for parties and members of the public.
Not every case or document is publicly accessible. Protection order cases cannot be found through the public MyCase search. If you cannot locate information, contact the appropriate clerk’s office or your attorney.
Review Parenting Time Guidelines
Parenting arrangements involve more than choosing days on a calendar. Parents may also need clear expectations for holidays, transportation, communication, and changes to the schedule.
Indiana Parenting Time Guidelines
The official guidelines address parenting schedules for different ages, holiday arrangements, communication, exchanges of information, and situations where distance is a major factor. They also discuss shared parenting and other practical considerations.
Read the Indiana Parenting Time Guidelines
Review the guidelines together with your existing court order. Do not assume that a general schedule replaces the specific terms of an order or resolves questions about a proposed change.
Find Child Support Tools and Information
Child support questions can involve calculations, payment procedures, medical expenses, and existing orders. Different resources serve different purposes.
Indiana Child Support Rules and Guidelines
The official rules and guidelines explain the framework used to determine support. They address income, childcare, health insurance, parenting time credits, and other relevant considerations.
Review the Indiana Child Support Rules and Guidelines
Indiana Child Support Calculator
The Indiana Judicial Branch provides access to calculation tools and related forms. Follow the instructions carefully and select the tool appropriate for the period being calculated.
Access the Indiana child support calculator page
A calculation depends on accurate information and the applicable rules. An online estimate does not change an existing support order.
Indiana Department of Child Services: Child Support
The state’s Child Support program provides information about services, payment options, payment history, and other support-related questions.
Visit Indiana’s Child Support program
Find Protection Order Information
If you are seeking information about a protection order, start with resources explaining the process, available assistance, and how to submit a request.
Indiana Protection Order Resources
The Indiana Judicial Branch’s Self-Service Legal Center provides information about obtaining a protection order and finding assistance.
Learn about getting a protection order in Indiana
Protection order requests involve their own legal requirements. Review the instructions carefully and seek advice about how a request may interact with an existing divorce, custody, or other court matter.
If you are in immediate danger, call 911.
Explore Legal Help and Community Resources
Some readers need help understanding a form, finding a legal clinic, or identifying available assistance before taking the next step.
Indiana Legal Help Events and Assistance
Indiana Legal Help lists legal assistance resources and upcoming clinics. Availability, eligibility, and the types of questions addressed vary by program.
Find legal help and upcoming events
Indiana Judicial Branch Self-Service Legal Center
The Self-Service Legal Center offers information for people navigating the court system, including family-related resources.
Browse Indiana family legal resources
Before relying on a clinic or assistance program for an upcoming deadline, confirm whether it can help with your specific issue and whether advance registration is required.
Prepare for Contact With the Court
A little preparation can make it easier to obtain procedural information and avoid unnecessary trips or repeated calls.
Have Basic Case Information Ready
- Your case number, if a case has been filed.
- The names of the parties.
- The court or county handling the matter.
- Any hearing notice or order related to your question.
- A short list of the procedural information you need.
Confirm Hearing Details
Review the hearing date, time, time zone, location, and whether attendance is in person or remote. For remote hearings, follow the court’s instructions and confirm that you have the required connection information.
Distinguish Procedural Questions From Legal Advice
Court staff may be able to help you locate forms, confirm office hours, or explain administrative procedures. They cannot act as your attorney or advise you on what legal position to take.
Questions about what to request, whether to sign an agreement, or how an order affects your rights should be discussed with an attorney.
Use These Resources Alongside Individual Guidance
Official websites can help you locate information and prepare better questions. They do not account for every fact, deadline, or legal issue affecting an individual case.
Keep copies of documents you submit and notices you receive. When information is unclear or appears inconsistent, confirm it with the appropriate office or your attorney before acting.
This page provides general information and links to external resources. It is not a court or government website and does not provide legal advice. External organizations maintain their own websites, requirements, and services, which may change. Inclusion of a link does not imply affiliation or endorsement. Consult an attorney about your individual circumstances.