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.

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Terms Used In Indiana Code 34-57-5-12

  • Attorney: includes a counselor or other person authorized to appear and represent a party in an action or special proceeding. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
  • in writing: include printing, lithographing, or other mode of representing words and letters. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
  • Judgment: means all final orders, decrees, and determinations in an action and all orders upon which executions may issue. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
     (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.