The Indiana Supreme Court's Self Service Legal Center is available online to provide valuable information, court forms, and various resources to those persons wishing to represent themselves in court. It should be noted, however, that self-representation should not be taken lightly, and that there are many instances in which retaining an attorney is highly advisable. In fact, the Court suggest that even if you use the forms provided on the site that you still consult with an attorney prior to submitting them to a court.

The Self-Service Legal Center contains plenty of information to help you help yourself. You will find various court forms required by the courts and instructions on completing them; different ways to find an attorney to assist you with your case; an explanation of mediation and a list of certified mediators; suggestions on preparing for court; items that court staff can and cannot help you with; web-links to legal dictionaries and other legal materials; links to various courts in Indiana and the United States; and links to other self-service sites.

Form packages are available for the following needs:

• Divorce Without Children and Without Assets
• Motion for Fee Waiver
• Verified Motion for Contempt
• Verified Motion for Continuance
• Verified Petition for Name Change