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:

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
(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.

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