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If a divorce, child custody arrangement or other family law matter is necessary, it should be done right the first time. You and your children deserve legal solutions that are thoughtfully tailored to your particular needs and will serve you well for years. This requires working with an attorney who knows Indiana family law thoroughly and has the skills and sensitivity to help you.
Myers & Wallace, LLP, provides excellent family law support to people in Fort Wayne and throughout Northeast Indiana. Attorney Caryn E. Wallace focuses her practice on family law. She can help you stand up for your parental and financial rights while reaching a reasonable, sustainable outcome.
We are equipped to represent you during any family law problem, including:
Each case is unique. Whatever your age, income, or the number of children involved, our family law attorney will advocate for you with determination and compassion. We work to minimize the costs, delays and stress often associated with family law. As your lawyer, Ms. Wallace will keep the lines of communication open to keep you updated on your case and answer your questions.
You might be wondering if a family law attorney is necessary to resolve your conflict. The fact is, even if your case appears simple, you will benefit from legal representation. For example, if you and your spouse have a prenuptial agreement or have agreed on an uncontested divorce, we can still write and file the necessary paperwork for you to ensure that it is done properly and promptly.
In more complicated cases, we pride ourselves on working efficiently to avoid unnecessary fees without sacrificing results. We often save our clients money in the long run by ensuring their property division or child support order is reasonable and based on all the evidence. People who try to represent themselves during a family law matter often get overwhelmed or confused. They can make costly errors that require a lawyer’s help to fix later anyway.
In addition, our clients also appreciate having an experienced and supportive advocate guiding them through an often-emotional process. Thanks to her years of practicing family law, Ms. Wallace has handled virtually every scenario and can give you calm, dependable advice. Thanks to her genuine interest for her clients’ well-being, she listens carefully to your questions and concerns to give you the information you need.
Until you go through a family law case yourself, you likely have little idea of how they work and what to expect. Here are general answers to some of our clients’ most asked questions.
How long does it take to get divorced?
Like many things in the law, it depends on several factors. Things like whether the couple have minor children together, the amount and complexity of marital property they own, and the spouses’ ability to negotiate cordially can affect how long the proceedings last. There is also the mandatory 60-day minimum waiting period between filing the divorce petition and the court finalizing the divorce.
If your divorce is uncontested, meaning you and your spouse settle key matters like property division and child custody before filing, it is possible to get divorced in 60 days. Otherwise, it can take several months, or even a year or longer if a trial becomes necessary.
Does Indiana child custody law favor mothers over fathers?
No. State child custody law does not discriminate by the sex of the parents. When parents cannot agree on a custody plan, the law requires judges to make the best interests of the child the primary consideration. They determine the child’s best interests based on several factors, such as each parent’s ability to take care of the child, the child’s relationship with each parent, and whether either parent would pose a physical danger to the child. The parents’ genders are not a consideration.
Should I expect to pay/receive alimony?
Alimony is known as spousal maintenance in Indiana. Courts generally award it only in certain circumstances, such as when one spouse has far less job experience or training than the other and needs time to become financially self-sufficient. Temporary spousal maintenance cannot last more than three years, though indefinite maintenance is allowed in special cases.
Family law is highly personal. Ms. Wallace will represent you with dignity, discretion, and with the goal of making the proceedings as smooth and predictable as possible. Your rights as a parent and spouse matter, but so does the peace of mind of yourself and your kids.
To get started on your case, contact Myers & Wallace, LLP, today at 260-217-6407 to schedule an initial consultation. This meeting is confidential, and there is no obligation.
Myers & Wallace, LLP helps with a wide variety of legal needs throughout Indiana. If you need assistance for a case relating to employment law, civil rights, criminal defense or personal injury call us at 260-424-0600 so we can get started on developing your personalized strategy.
