Family Law Attorneys in Fort Wayne

Divorce is an incredibly stressful time. As Fort Wayne family law attorneys, our job is to represent your interests as you navigate the process and reach a settlement to disentangle your finances. Below, we will discuss some of the services we provide to clients who are either navigating divorce, attempting to get married, or adopting a child.

Fort Wayne Divorce Attorneys

Everything at stake during a divorce is extremely important. Decisions concerning child custody, visitation, financial support, and property division will have a profound impact on your life for decades to come. You do not want to get stuck with an attorney who ends up getting steamrolled.

Our firm can help you:

• Divide the marital estate – The marital estate is considered any property the two of you acquired during your marriage. It is this property that is divided in a divorce. 
• Gain custody of your children – Custody issues is a major reason why divorce litigation can turn ugly. We can help advocate for your interests and ensure that the court renders a decision that is in the best interest of your children.
• Get child support or alimony – Child support and alimony are two distinct concepts. Depending on where your children mainly reside, a custodial parent would be entitled to child support from a non-custodial one. Alimony is generally part of the divorce decree and is meant to help the spouse maintain their current standard of living.
• Establish a visitation schedule – If one spouse is denied custody of their children, they still have the right to see their children. The court will almost always permit this under various circumstances. 

Fort Wayne Divorce Mediation Attorneys

Indiana law requires that all couples initiating a divorce first go through a process of mediation. Mediation is a less-stressful cooperative process by which the spouses divide their estate and go their separate ways. In contrast to litigated divorces, mediation tends to be faster, cheaper, and easier than litigated divorces. 

Our attorneys can help mediate your divorce.

Father’s Rights Attorneys in Fort Wayne

Fathers are typically at a disadvantage when it comes to decisions regarding the family’s children. While this is less true than it was a decade ago, the courts still favor mothers when it comes to rearing very young children. The court also considers continuity as a major factor when deciding custody. These facts taken together create a structural bias that disadvantages fathers when it comes to custody matters. 

Our attorneys understand that children need their fathers. We will advocate tenaciously on your behalf to ensure that you remain a part of your children’s lives.

Talk to a Family Law Attorney in Fort Wayne

The Bellinger Law Office helps Fort Wayne couples dissolve their marriages according to their own needs. Call us today to learn more about our services and how we can help you secure your interests for the future.