Bill > HB1015

This bill establishes a new legal mechanism for clarifying and documenting real property ownership in Indiana following divorce proceedings. Specifically, the bill defines a "qualified real property order" as a document that must include detailed information about a property, such as its street address, legal description, tax parcel identification number, and the names of parties with prior interest. If a previous court order dividing property is missing key identifying details, the bill allows both spouses (or their representatives) to either jointly sign an affidavit with the missing information or petition the court to issue a qualified real property order. The bill provides a clear process for filing such an order, including requirements for service, a 20-day period for potential objections, and provisions for court hearings if disagreements arise. Importantly, these new orders are not considered modifications of the original court decree and are effective retroactively to the date of the original order. The bill also amends several existing sections of Indiana code to accommodate these new procedures, ensuring that county recorders can properly record these documents and that the new process integrates smoothly with existing legal frameworks for property transfers.

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https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2025/bills/house/1015/details