Divorce might be confusing and emotionally traumatic, but the decisions you make during the marriage dissolution process will have an enormous impact on your future. An experienced family law attorney can help you make informed choices and prevent your partner from taking advantage of you during a difficult time. Patterson Law LLC in Fort Wayne, Indiana is committed to asserting the rights of divorcing spouses throughout the area. Our personalized approach works for Indiana clients whether issues such as custody, child support and alimony are uncontested or highly disputed.
For clients in Allen County and the surrounding area, our firm offers thorough, knowledgeable advice on Indiana divorce law and how it affects their case, including:
As a Certified Family Law Specialist as designated by the Indiana Family Law Certification Board, Rex Patterson can identify and implement solutions that others might miss. In a consultation, you can explore your options and gain a detailed perspective on how to proceed.
The Indiana Parenting Time Guidelines set forth rules regarding child custody and visitation issues. The guidelines are based on the premise that it is best for children to have frequent, meaningful and continuing contact with each parent. Even if serious problems exist between the parties, our firm makes every effort to handle issues relating to residence, legal authority and visitation according to that standard. By creating detailed parenting plans, we can often head off issues that might arise later over where children spend holidays or who covers transportation costs. Should the matter go before a judge, we prepare thoroughly to present a formidable case regarding your son or daughter’s physical, emotional and educational needs. We also represent clients in grandparent visitation matters.
Many Indiana child support determinations are made based on a formula that takes into account each parent’s income, health insurance costs and day care payments. However, dishonesty regarding wages or the ability to work can affect the rate that is established. Our firm brings key information to the court’s attention when necessary and also represents parents in modification and enforcement matters.
Known as alimony in some jurisdictions, spousal maintenance can be awarded by Indiana courts in certain situations. Primarily, an ex-spouse might be ordered to make payments if his or her former partner is unable to work due to a physical or mental incapacity or if they must stay home to care for a special needs child. Rehabilitative alimony could be granted for up to three years if someone needs time and financial support while they gain the skills or training required to earn a living. We’ll analyze your circumstances and assess whether spousal maintenance might be provided. From there, we’ll advocate for terms that accurately reflect the law and circumstances.
Patterson Law LLC in Fort Wayne represents clients in Indiana divorce proceedings and post-dissolution actions, such as alimony and child support modification. Please call 260-247-8383 or contact us online to make an appointment for an initial consultation.