[header] How to file for legal separation in indiana [title] Confirm your spouse has not already filed for divorce. [step] If your spouse has already filed for divorce, you cannot file for a legal separation. You will either need to get your spouse to reverse their decision or agree to proceed with the divorce. 
[substeps] If you do not want to divorce your spouse, you may try to convince them to reverse their filing and agree to a legal separation instead so you can both work on your marriage. [title] Ensure you or your spouse is a resident of indiana for at least 6 months.