Dependency & child welfare mediators in Huntington County, IN

How does mediation work in Huntington County?

Huntington County's local rules, adopted for the Circuit and Superior Courts of the 56th Judicial Circuit, let the court order alternative dispute resolution in any civil case other than paternity, mental health and juvenile matters [1]. At least ten days before the final hearing in a contested divorce, the parties must submit a sworn affidavit listing the disputed issues, any agreements, two years of income and their property with estimated values [1]. Self-represented spouses may file for dissolution in either court, both located on North Jefferson Street in Huntington [1][2]. The county sits in Judicial District 9 and has no approved domestic relations ADR Fund Plan [3][4]. Mediators shown come from Indiana's statewide registry [5].

1. Rules of Court for the Circuit and Superior Court of the 56th Judicial Circuit, Huntington County (PDF)
2. Indiana Judicial Branch – Directory of Courts & Clerks in Indiana (PDF)
3. Indiana Judicial Branch – Huntington County Courts
4. Indiana Office of Court Services – ADR Program Basics
5. Indiana Judicial Branch – Searching the Mediator Registry

Fact-checked 2026-10-07. Court programs change; confirm with the clerk.