Contemplating divorce or dealing with family law problems that arise after divorce can be difficult. Whether or not you are sure you want to end your marriage, it helps to know the basics of Indiana divorce law. When you need help with your family law case in Indianapolis or the surrounding area, the Fishers divorce attorneys at Camden & Meridew, P.C. can help.

Fishers Divorce Attorneys: Helping Central Indiana Families

The outcome of a family law case can impact the future of you and your family for years. If you have a family law matter in central Indiana, you need an Indianapolis family law attorney who combines a compassionate approach to clients with keen litigation skills. Look no further than Camden & Meridew, P.C.

At Camden & Meridew, our family law experience helps us protect you and your family. With your goals to guide us, we apply years of litigation experience with a thorough understanding of evolving Indiana divorce law to give you stellar representation throughout the life of your case. And if new issues arise in the future, we’ll be there for you then, too.

We Handle All Types of Family Law Cases

When people hear “family law,” they first think of divorce. Divorce, called a dissolution of marriage in Indiana, is just one example of a family law case. Sometimes a divorce is preceded by a legal separation, which financially separates you and your spouse without terminating the marriage. In some cases, the parties to a legal separation ultimately choose to end the marriage by converting the legal separation to a divorce.

Either a divorce or a legal separation can involve many different types of legal issues:

• Dissolution of marriage (divorce);
• Legal separation;
• Child custody and parenting time;
• Child support and spousal maintenance;
• Modifications;
• Paternity;
• Adoption;
• Guardianship; and
• Grandparent rights.

If you have a family, the issues in your family law case may change through the years. Your Indianapolis family law attorney at Camden & Meridew will be with you each step of the way.

Understanding Indiana Divorce Law

At Camden & Meridew, we believe you should be a meaningful part of your case, not merely an observer. To accomplish that, we help you understand the Indiana divorce process and Indiana divorce laws generally.

To start a family law case, one person files a petition with the court requesting an order for divorce or a legal separation. The court will review the information in the petition, which should give notice of the types of matters at issue, such as whether there are children of the marriage. If the parties agree on all necessary points in the case, they can file a written document detailing their agreement. For points on which they don’t agree, either or both parties may request a court hearing.

When all matters have been resolved, either by agreement or by the court’s determination, the court enters an order in the case. In the case of a divorce, the court enters a dissolution decree. The decree ends the marriage and sets out the parties’ respective rights and obligations going forward on matters such as property division, child custody, child support, and parenting time (visitation).

Family law issues can arise months or years after a divorce is final, especially if there are children of the marriage. We offer divorce attorneys in Indianapolis and surrounding county cases from start to finish. We’re also available if you’re looking for new counsel in your case.

Camden & Meridew: Fishers Divorce Attorneys Serving Central Indiana

Let us help you with your family law needs.

Deciding who represents you throughout the divorce process is important. Don’t leave the future of your family to chance. Whether you want to file for divorce, your spouse filed for divorce, or you are facing post-divorce issues, the experienced Fishers divorce attorneys at Camden & Meridew can help. To schedule a consultation, contact us today by calling 317-770-0000 or complete our online contact form.