Indiana Code
Ind. Code § 31-15-2-17 (2026)
Agreements
✓ current as of May 2026
Sec. 17. (a) To promote the amicable settlements of disputes that have arisen or may arise between the parties to a marriage attendant upon the dissolution of their marriage, the parties may agree in writing to provisions for:
(1) the maintenance of either of the parties;
(2) the disposition of any property owned by either or both of the parties;
(3) the custody and support of the children of the parties; and
(4) the relocation of the children of the parties.
(b) In an action for dissolution of marriage:
(1) the terms of the agreement, if approved by the court, shall be incorporated and merged into the decree and the parties shall be ordered to perform the terms; or
(2) the court may make provisions for:
(A) the disposition of property;
(B) child support;
(C) maintenance; and
(D) custody;
as provided in this title.
(c) The disposition of property settled by an agreement described in subsection (a) and incorporated and merged into the decree is not subject to subsequent modification by the court, except as the agreement prescribes or the parties subsequently consent.
[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-1-11.5-10.]
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.186-2019, SEC.9.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 73
cases (3 in the last 5 years), 1997–2026 · leading case: Linda Sanders v. Jerad Sanders, 105 N.E.3d 1102 (Ind. Ct. App. 2018).
Linda Sanders v. Jerad Sanders, 105 N.E.3d 1102 (Ind. Ct. App. 2018). “[12] Indeed, the Akers court reiterated Stolberg 's interpretation of the writing requirement: We believe that the writing requirement of Indiana Code § 31-15-2-17 can be satisfied in two ways.”
Marriage of Kraft v. Kraft, 868 N.E.2d 1181 (Ind. Ct. App. 2007). “See Ind. Code § 31-15-2-17 (a)(3) (“To promote the amicable settlements of disputes that have arisen or may arise between the parties to a marriage attendant upon the dissolution of their marriage, the parties may agree in writing to provisions for: .”
Dillard v. Dillard, 889 N.E.2d 28 (Ind. Ct. App. 2008). “Indiana Code section 31-15-2-17 provides, in relevant part, as follows: (a) To promote the amicable settlements of disputes that have arisen or may arise between the parties to a marriage attendant upon the dissolution of their marriage, the parties may agree in writing to…”
Marriage of Snow v. England, 862 N.E.2d 664 (Ind. 2007). “” Ind.Code Ann. § 31-15-2-17(a) (West 2007).”
M.S. v. C.S., 938 N.E.2d 278 (Ind. Ct. App. 2010). “Indiana Code section 31-15-2-17 M.S. next argues that the September 5, 2007 order was binding on the parties because they consented to its entry.”
Dewbrew v. Dewbrew, 849 N.E.2d 636 (Ind. Ct. App. 2006). “To promote the amicable settlement of disputes that have arisen between the parties to a marriage attendant upon the dissolution of their marriage, Indiana Code section 31-15-2-17 provides that "the parties may agree in writing to provisions for the maintenance of either of…”
Sean Thomas Ryan v. Dee Anna Ryan, 972 N.E.2d 359 (Ind. 2012). “Ind.Code § 31-15-2-17(c) (2008). In fact, the Legislature has prohibited the revocation or modification of all court orders concerning property disposition, not only those (like the one at issue in this case) entered by agreement of the parties: The orders concerning property…”
Johnson v. Johnson, 920 N.E.2d 253 (Ind. 2010). “Ind.Code § 31-15-2-17(c) (disposition of property settled by agreement may not be modified by court); Ind.”
Wright v. Wright, 782 N.E.2d 363 (Ind. Ct. App. 2003). “Husband maintains that the trial court essentially adopted the parties' agreement under Indiana Code Section 31-15-2-17(b)(1), but subsequently made provisions regarding visitation not contained in that agreement under Section (b)(2).”
Paternity of G.G.B.W. v. S.W., 80 N.E.3d 264 (Ind. Ct. App. 2017). “This is similar to the provisions of Indiana Code section 31-15-2-17(a) which allows parties to a dissolution to agree in writing to provisions'for the custody and support of their children.”
Trabucco v. Trabucco, 944 N.E.2d 544 (Ind. Ct. App. 2011). “Husband also cites Indiana Code section 31-15-2-17 (2008), which provides in pertinent part: (a) To promote the amicable settlements of disputes that have arisen or may arise between the parties to a marriage attendant upon the dissolution of their marriage, the parties may…”
Bailey v. Mann, 895 N.E.2d 1215 (Ind. 2008). “Interpretation of the Property Settlement Agreement When dissolving a marriage, the parties are free to craft an agreement providing for the maintenance of either party, the custody and support of the parties’ children, and the disposition of property.”
— Ind. Code § 31-15-2-17(1997) — 1 case
Marriage of Pond v. Pond, 700 N.E.2d 1130 (Ind. 1998).
— Ind. Code § 31-15-2-17(a) — 8 cases
Linda Sanders v. Jerad Sanders, 105 N.E.3d 1102 (Ind. Ct. App. 2018). “[12] Indeed, the Akers court reiterated Stolberg 's interpretation of the writing requirement: We believe that the writing requirement of Indiana Code § 31-15-2-17 can be satisfied in two ways.”
Paternity of G.G.B.W. v. S.W., 80 N.E.3d 264 (Ind. Ct. App. 2017). “This is similar to the provisions of Indiana Code section 31-15-2-17(a) which allows parties to a dissolution to agree in writing to provisions'for the custody and support of their children.”
Marriage of Snow v. England, 862 N.E.2d 664 (Ind. 2007). “” Ind.Code Ann. § 31-15-2-17(a) (West 2007).”
In re the Paternity of M.R.A. & L.R.C.: M.A. v. B.C., 41 N.E.3d 287 (Ind. Ct. App. 2015).
Cohoon v. Cohoon, 770 N.E.2d 885 (Ind. Ct. App. 2002).
— Ind. Code § 31-15-2-17(a)(3) — 3 cases
Marriage of Snow v. England, 862 N.E.2d 664 (Ind. 2007). “” Ind.Code Ann. § 31-15-2-17(a) (West 2007).”
Hay v. Hay, 730 N.E.2d 787 (Ind. Ct. App. 2000).
Eric J. Kraus v. Alexandra Lopez (mem. dec.) (Ind. Ct. App. 2020).
— Ind. Code § 31-15-2-17(b) — 1 case
T.J.W. v. K.M.W. (mem. dec.) (Ind. Ct. App. 2020).
— Ind. Code § 31-15-2-17(b)(1) — 2 cases
Wright v. Wright, 782 N.E.2d 363 (Ind. Ct. App. 2003). “Husband maintains that the trial court essentially adopted the parties' agreement under Indiana Code Section 31-15-2-17(b)(1), but subsequently made provisions regarding visitation not contained in that agreement under Section (b)(2).”
Eric J. Kraus v. Alexandra Lopez (mem. dec.) (Ind. Ct. App. 2020).
— Ind. Code § 31-15-2-17(c) — 20 cases
Sean Thomas Ryan v. Dee Anna Ryan, 972 N.E.2d 359 (Ind. 2012). “Ind.Code § 31-15-2-17(c) (2008). In fact, the Legislature has prohibited the revocation or modification of all court orders concerning property disposition, not only those (like the one at issue in this case) entered by agreement of the parties: The orders concerning property…”
Johnson v. Johnson, 920 N.E.2d 253 (Ind. 2010). “Ind.Code § 31-15-2-17(c) (disposition of property settled by agreement may not be modified by court); Ind.”
Dawson v. Est. of Ott, 796 N.E.2d 1190 (Ind. Ct. App. 2003).
Dillard v. Dillard, 889 N.E.2d 28 (Ind. Ct. App. 2008). “Indiana Code section 31-15-2-17 provides, in relevant part, as follows: (a) To promote the amicable settlements of disputes that have arisen or may arise between the parties to a marriage attendant upon the dissolution of their marriage, the parties may agree in writing to…”
Rothschild v. Devos, 757 N.E.2d 219 (Ind. Ct. App. 2001).
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