Honest Family Law Services In Indianapolis
Family law involves those aspects of life that matter most. When it comes to your loved ones and the life you’ve built, you need to ensure you have great lawyers on your team. At Bernhardt Phillips, LLP, our attorneys provide straightforward, efficient and personal service to help you figure out these matters with grace. We can help you find resolutions that suit you and your family’s needs to get you on a more positive path forward quickly and efficiently.
The family law attorneys at Bernhardt Phillips, LLP, provide direct, impactful representation to clients in a wide range of family law matters. By providing straightforward advice and practical solutions backed by our extensive experience and knowledge, our attorneys can help you navigate the most difficult and complex family law matters efficiently and effectively.
At Bernhardt Phillips, LLP, our divorce and family law attorneys represent all clients throughout Indiana, including Marion County, Hamilton County and Hendricks County, in all family law matters.
Comprehensive Assistance
The family law attorneys at Bernhardt Phillips, LLP, will ease your stress and help you accomplish your goals, no matter the issue at hand. Our attorneys have the experience to successfully guide you through life’s most challenging situations. We offer experienced guidance in all family law matters, such as:
- Initial divorce filings: We can assist in all divorce-related matters, from obtaining fair asset division agreements to negotiating child custody arrangements.
- Paternity cases, guardianships, third-party custody matters and adoptions: We are skilled in helping parents and individuals seek guardianships, establish paternity or navigate adoption.
- Modifications: Our attorneys can assist in making modifications to a number of agreements, including custody arrangements and parenting time agreements.
- Child support matters: We are skilled in helping parents figure out fair child support arrangements, whether during divorce or otherwise.
- CHINS cases and other matters involving the Department of Child Services: We have a deep understanding of these systems and are ready to help clients navigate them successfully.
- Protective orders, domestic violence and juvenile delinquency: Our attorneys are knowledgeable about these serious issues and can skillfully represent clients figuring out these complex matters.
- Prenuptial agreements, postnuptial agreements: We can help you find a pre- or postmarital agreement that suits your needs and efficiently protects you and your spouse.
By handling a wide range of family law matters, our attorneys are able to skillfully represent clients in the most complex family law matters. Our family lawyers can help you develop a winning strategy to resolve these issues so you can move forward successfully.
Frequently Asked Family Law Questions
We understand that family law is often complex and confusing. You likely have many questions about your situation and the overall process regarding your unique issues. The following FAQ offers some clarity to help ease your worries. For further questions, contact our lawyers today.
What are the residency requirements for filing for a divorce in Indiana?
To file for divorce in Indiana, the following requirements must be met:
- Either you or your spouse must live within Indiana for six months before filing
- Either you or your spouse must also live in the county where you want to file your divorce for three months prior to filing
It’s crucial to meet these criteria before pursuing an Indiana divorce.
What is the difference between a contested and uncontested divorce in Indiana?
Uncontested and contested divorce are the two types of divorce available in Indiana. This is how they differ:
- Uncontested divorce: If you and your spouse agree to all the terms of your divorce, including custody, alimony, child support and property division.
- Contested divorce: If you and your spouse agree on some terms of your divorce or you can’t agree on anything all, then your divorce is contested, and a judge will make the final judgment on custody, child support, property division and alimony.
Contested divorces are generally longer and more expensive due to the court system. If you want to avoid this process, it’s advisable to work out the terms of your divorce with your spouse outside of court to achieve an uncontested divorce. Our attorneys can help navigate either of these situations and provide you with the guidance you need to secure a positive outcome.
How does the state of Indiana define marital property in the context of a divorce?
In Indiana, marital property is defined as all property that was acquired during the marriage. This includes assets such as your marital home, bank accounts, investments, furniture and more. However, unlike other states, Indiana does not recognize separate property during a marriage, meaning unless you have a prenuptial agreement that identifies certain property as belonging to only one spouse, any assets belonging to either spouse at the start of the marriage are considered marital property during divorce and therefore eligible for property division.
How might an Indianapolis family law attorney assist a client in drafting a child custody and support agreement?
Navigating child custody and child support issues can be especially challenging during a divorce. An experienced family law attorney understands the laws regarding these issues and can help advocate for favorable custody arrangements as well as child support orders. Our lawyers are skilled at negotiating and minimizing conflicts that surround these sensitive topics. We prioritize the best interests of your child or children and will fight to seek custody that will provide them with safety and security. We will also ensure support orders are fair and reasonable while also keeping your child’s needs in mind.
Find Out More Information Regarding Family Law
To learn more about our services and how our family law attorneys can help you find the solutions you need, contact us today. You may use our online contact form to get more information or call 317-565-7744 to speak with a member of our legal team and set up an appointment.