Sec. 7. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), the family law arbitrator shall make written findings of fact and conclusions of law not later than thirty (30) days after the hearing.
(b) If both parties consent, the period for the family law arbitrator to make written findings of fact and conclusions of law may be extended to ninety (90) days after the hearing.
(c) The family law arbitrator shall send a copy of the written findings of fact and conclusions of law to:
(1) all parties participating in the arbitration; and
(2) the court.
(d) After the court has received a copy of the findings of fact and conclusions of law, the court shall enter:
(1) judgment; and
(2) an order for an entry on the docket regarding the 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