§ 34-57-5-7 Written findings; entry of judgment

34-57-5-7 Written findings; entry of judgment

    Sec. 7. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), the family law arbitrator shall make written findings of fact and conclusions of law not later than thirty (30) days after the hearing.

    (b) If both parties consent, the period for the family law arbitrator to make written findings of fact and conclusions of law may be extended to ninety (90) days after the hearing.

    (c) The family law arbitrator shall send a copy of the written findings of fact and conclusions of law to:

        (1) all parties participating in the arbitration; and

        (2) the court.

    (d) After the court has received a copy of the findings of fact and conclusions of law, the court shall enter:

        (1) judgment; and

        (2) an order for an entry on the docket regarding the judgment.