# The Bellinger Law Office > The Bellinger Law Office is a Fort Wayne, Indiana law firm led by principal attorney Robert H. Bellinger, established in 2006. The firm represents individuals, families and businesses in family law, criminal defense (including DUI/OWI), estate planning and elder law, and business law. It serves clients in Fort Wayne and Angola, Indiana. ## Key facts - Legal name: The Bellinger Law Office (also referred to as Bellinger Law Office) - What the firm does: family law and divorce, criminal defense and DUI/OWI, expungement, estate planning and elder law, Medicaid/VA planning, business and commercial real estate law, and financial coaching - Established: 2006 - Office: 116 E Berry St, Suite #500, Fort Wayne, IN 46802 - Phone: 260-428-2214 - Hours: Monday–Thursday 8:30 AM–5:00 PM; Friday 8:30 AM–4:00 PM - Areas served: Fort Wayne and Angola, Indiana - Consultations: book online at https://bellingerlawoffice.cliogrow.com/book or call 260-428-2214 - Leadership: Robert H. Bellinger, principal attorney - Credentials: admitted to the Indiana bar in 2006; J.D., Thomas M. Cooley Law School (2005); B.A. in Literature, Indiana University Fort Wayne (2000); registered domestic relations mediator with the Supreme Court of Indiana The content on this website is general information only and is not legal advice. Contacting the firm does not create an attorney-client relationship. ## The Bellinger Law Office - [Home](https://robertbellingerlaw.com/): Firm overview, practice areas and consultation scheduling - [Firm Overview](https://robertbellingerlaw.com/firm-overview/): The firm's approach and its case process, from first consultation through post-decree enforcement or modification - [Attorney Profile](https://robertbellingerlaw.com/attorney-profile/): Background, education and bar admission of Robert H. Bellinger - [Reviews](https://robertbellingerlaw.com/reviews/): Client reviews - [Service Areas](https://robertbellingerlaw.com/service-areas/): Communities served in Allen County and Steuben County, Indiana - [Contact Us](https://robertbellingerlaw.com/contact-us/): Office address, phone and online scheduling ## Practice Areas - [Practice Areas Overview](https://robertbellingerlaw.com/practice-areas/): Summary of all practice areas ### Family Law - [Family Law](https://robertbellingerlaw.com/family-law/): Overview of family law representation, including divorce, custody and support - [Divorce](https://robertbellingerlaw.com/family-law/divorce/): Representation in Indiana divorce cases - [Divorce Representation](https://robertbellingerlaw.com/family-law/divorce/fort-wayne-divorce-attorney/): Legal representation throughout a divorce - [Dissolution of a Long-Term Marriage](https://robertbellingerlaw.com/family-law/dissolution-of-a-long-term-marriage/): Divorce after a long marriage, including retirement assets and spousal issues - [Divorce for Business Owners](https://robertbellingerlaw.com/family-law/divorce/divorce-for-business-owners/): Protecting and dividing business interests in a divorce - [High Asset Divorce](https://robertbellingerlaw.com/family-law/divorce/high-asset-divorce/): Divorces involving significant or complex assets - [Uncontested Divorce](https://robertbellingerlaw.com/uncontested-divorce/): Divorces where spouses agree on the terms - [Child Custody](https://robertbellingerlaw.com/family-law/child-custody/): Legal and physical custody cases in Indiana - [Child Custody Cases](https://robertbellingerlaw.com/family-law/child-custody/dont-leave-your-fort-wayne-child-custody-case-to-chance/): Preparing for and presenting a custody case - [Custody for Unmarried Parents](https://robertbellingerlaw.com/family-law/child-custody/custody-for-unmarried-parents/): Custody and parenting time when parents were never married - [Grandparents' Rights](https://robertbellingerlaw.com/family-law/child-custody/grandparents-rights/): Grandparent visitation under Indiana law - [Third-Party Custody](https://robertbellingerlaw.com/family-law/child-custody/third-party-custody/): Custody sought by someone other than a parent - [Visitation / Parenting Time](https://robertbellingerlaw.com/visitation-parenting-time/): Parenting time schedules and disputes - [Property Division](https://robertbellingerlaw.com/family-law/property-division/): Division of marital property and debts in divorce - [Divorce Settlements](https://robertbellingerlaw.com/family-law/property-division/dont-get-left-cold-divorce-settlement/): Negotiating a divorce settlement - [Retirement and Investment Accounts in Divorce](https://robertbellingerlaw.com/family-law/retirement-and-investment-accounts-in-divorce/): Dividing retirement and investment accounts - [Child Support](https://robertbellingerlaw.com/family-law/child-support/): Establishing and enforcing child support - [Father's Rights](https://robertbellingerlaw.com/family-law/mens-rights/): Representation of fathers in custody, parenting time and support matters - [Guardian Ad Litem](https://robertbellingerlaw.com/family-law/guardian-ad-litem-representation/): Guardian ad litem matters in family cases - [Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements](https://robertbellingerlaw.com/family-law/prenuptial-and-postnuptial-agreements/): Drafting and reviewing marital agreements - [Paternity](https://robertbellingerlaw.com/family-law/paternity/): Establishing paternity and related parental rights - [Juvenile Paternity](https://robertbellingerlaw.com/family-law/juvenile-paternity/): Paternity cases in juvenile court - [Protective Orders (Family Law)](https://robertbellingerlaw.com/family-law/protective-orders/): Seeking or responding to protective orders in family matters - [Same-Sex Family Law](https://robertbellingerlaw.com/family-law/same-sex/): Family law matters for same-sex couples - [Modifications](https://robertbellingerlaw.com/family-law/modifications-child-custody-parenting-time-child-support/): Modifying custody, parenting time and child support orders - [Relocation](https://robertbellingerlaw.com/family-law/relocation/): Relocation cases involving children ### Criminal Defense - [Criminal Law](https://robertbellingerlaw.com/criminal-defense/): Overview of criminal defense representation - [DUI/DWI](https://robertbellingerlaw.com/dui/): Defense of OWI/DUI charges in Indiana - [Breath Test Refusal](https://robertbellingerlaw.com/dui/breath-test-refusal/): Consequences of refusing a chemical breath test - [Underage OWI/DUI](https://robertbellingerlaw.com/dui/underage-owi-dui/): OWI/DUI charges against drivers under 21 - [Minor Consumption and Possession of Alcohol](https://robertbellingerlaw.com/criminal-defense/minor-consumption-and-possession-of-alcohol/): Underage alcohol charges - [Public Intoxication](https://robertbellingerlaw.com/dui/public-intoxication/): Public intoxication charges - [Expungement](https://robertbellingerlaw.com/criminal-defense/expungements/): Expunging criminal records under Indiana law - [Sealing of Criminal Records](https://robertbellingerlaw.com/criminal-defense/expungements/sealing-criminal-records/): Sealing records from public view - [Drug Crimes](https://robertbellingerlaw.com/criminal-defense/drug-offenses/): Defense of drug possession and distribution charges - [Amphetamine and Methamphetamine Charges](https://robertbellingerlaw.com/criminal-defense/drug-offenses/amphetamine-methamphetamine/): Methamphetamine and amphetamine charges - [Opioid and Opiate Charges](https://robertbellingerlaw.com/criminal-defense/drug-offenses/opioid-and-opiate-charges/): Opioid and opiate charges - [Protective Orders (Criminal)](https://robertbellingerlaw.com/criminal-defense/protective-orders/): Protective orders and related criminal allegations - [Weapons Charges](https://robertbellingerlaw.com/criminal-defense/weapons-charges/): Defense of firearm and weapons charges - [Domestic Violence](https://robertbellingerlaw.com/family-law/domestic-violence/): Domestic violence charges and their effect on family cases - [Sexual Assault](https://robertbellingerlaw.com/criminal-defense/sexual-assault/): Defense of sexual assault charges - [Theft](https://robertbellingerlaw.com/criminal-defense/theft/): Defense of theft charges - [Title IX Sexual Harassment Investigations](https://robertbellingerlaw.com/title-ix-sexual-harassment-investigations/): Representation in school Title IX investigations - [Traffic Violations](https://robertbellingerlaw.com/criminal-defense/traffic-violations/): Traffic tickets and violations - [Driver's License Suspension](https://robertbellingerlaw.com/drivers-license-suspension/): License suspensions and hardship licenses - [License Restoration](https://robertbellingerlaw.com/criminal-defense/license-restoration-fort-wayne/): Restoring a suspended driver's license ### Estate Planning and Elder Law - [Estate Planning](https://robertbellingerlaw.com/estate-planning-and-elder-law/): Estate planning and elder law overview - [Estate Administration](https://robertbellingerlaw.com/estate-planning-and-elder-law/estate-administration/): Administering an estate after a death - [Probate](https://robertbellingerlaw.com/estate-planning-and-elder-law/probate/): Guidance through Indiana probate - [Wills and Trusts](https://robertbellingerlaw.com/estate-planning-and-elder-law/wills-trusts/): Drafting wills and trusts - [Medicaid and VA Planning](https://robertbellingerlaw.com/medicaid-va-planning/): Planning for long-term care costs, Medicaid and VA benefits ### Business Law - [Business Law](https://robertbellingerlaw.com/business-law-commercial-real-estate/): Business law and commercial real estate overview - [Business Formation](https://robertbellingerlaw.com/business-law-commercial-real-estate/business-formation/): Choosing and forming a business entity - [Contract Review, Preparation and Drafting](https://robertbellingerlaw.com/business-law-commercial-real-estate/contract-review-preparation-drafting/): Drafting and reviewing business contracts - [Contract Negotiation](https://robertbellingerlaw.com/business-law-commercial-real-estate/contract-negotiation/): Negotiating contract terms - [Non-Disclosure Agreements](https://robertbellingerlaw.com/business-law-commercial-real-estate/non-disclosure-agreements/): Drafting and reviewing NDAs - [Commercial Real Estate](https://robertbellingerlaw.com/business-law-commercial-real-estate/commercial-real-estate/): Commercial real estate transactions ### Financial Coaching - [Financial Coaching](https://robertbellingerlaw.com/financial-coaching/): Financial coaching for individuals, business owners and people going through life events such as divorce ## Process Guides - [Roadmap to Divorce](https://robertbellingerlaw.com/family-law/divorce/roadmap-to-divorce/): How the divorce process works in Indiana - [Steps to Divorce](https://robertbellingerlaw.com/family-law/divorce/ready-end-marriage-things-first/): First steps to take before filing for divorce - [Get the Right Divorce Help](https://robertbellingerlaw.com/family-law/divorce/get-right-help-divorce-process-fort-wayne/): Getting legal help with the divorce process - [DUI Penalties](https://robertbellingerlaw.com/dui/severe-dui-penalties-indiana/): Penalties for OWI/DUI convictions in Indiana - [Understanding DUI/OWI Plea Arrangements in Indiana](https://robertbellingerlaw.com/dui/understanding-dui-owi-plea-arrangements-in-indiana/): How plea arrangements work in OWI/DUI cases - [Misconceptions in the Expungement Process](https://robertbellingerlaw.com/criminal-defense/expungements/misconceptions-expungement-process/): Common misunderstandings about expungement - [Timeframe for Expungement](https://robertbellingerlaw.com/criminal-defense/expungements/timeframe-expungement/): Waiting periods before an expungement can be filed ## FAQs - [FAQ](https://robertbellingerlaw.com/faq/): Common questions about the firm, consultations and case types - [Indiana DUI/OWI FAQs](https://robertbellingerlaw.com/dui/indiana-dui-owi-faqs/): Common questions about OWI/DUI charges in Indiana - [FAQ Videos](https://robertbellingerlaw.com/frequentlyaskedquestions/): Video answers to child support, custody and parenting questions ## Attorneys - [Robert H. Bellinger](https://robertbellingerlaw.com/attorney-profile/): Principal attorney; family law, criminal defense (including DUI/OWI), estate planning and business law; registered domestic relations mediator ## News and Updates - [Blog](https://robertbellingerlaw.com/blog/): Articles on Indiana family law, criminal defense and estate planning ## Optional - [Schedule a Consultation](https://bellingerlawoffice.cliogrow.com/book): Online booking - [Pay Online](https://app.clio.com/link/6aWHEhXp3yzC): Secure online payment - [Directions](https://robertbellingerlaw.com/directions/): Directions to the Fort Wayne office