Sec. 12. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), fees for the family law arbitrator shall be shared equally by both parties unless otherwise agreed in writing.
(b) The family law arbitrator may order a party to pay:
(1) a reasonable amount for the cost to the other party of:
(A) maintaining; or
(B) defending;
any proceeding under this chapter; and
(2) attorney's fees, including:
(A) amounts for legal services provided; and
(B) costs incurred:
(i) before the commencement of the proceedings; or
(ii) after entry of judgment.
(c) Fees for the family law arbitrator shall be paid not later than thirty (30) days after the court enters judgment.
As added by P.L.112-2005, SEC.2.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure
Article 57. Arbitration and Alternative Dispute Resolution
Chapter 5. Family Law Arbitration
34-57-5-1. Applicability of Chapter
34-57-5-2. Family Law Arbitration Authorized; Family Law Arbitration Procedures
34-57-5-3. Validity of Family Law Arbitration Agreement
34-57-5-4. Residency Requirements
34-57-5-6. Record of Proceeding
34-57-5-7. Written Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law
34-57-5-8. Division of Property in Dissolution of Marriage
34-57-5-9. Summary Dissolution Decrees in Dissolution of Marriage
34-57-5-10. Award Modification After Written Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law Are Made
34-57-5-12. Family Law Arbitrator Fees
34-57-5-13. Application of Indiana Supreme Court Rules for Alternative Dispute Resolution