Indianapolis Family Lawyer

With emotions running high, family disputes can become tense very quickly. Many clients also report feeling isolated or alone when dealing with issues such as divorce, separation, and custody disputes. However, you are not alone. You have us. Our family law attorney in Indianapolis is an experienced mediator and can help you protect your rights and your family.

Our family law services include:

• Divorce and separation: If you want to annul or end your marriage, our family attorneys can help. We will advocate for your best interests in all divorce-related matters, from alimony to custody, to asset division. Our team can also help you get a legal separation.
• Spousal support: The subject of alimony comes up in most divorces, especially when one spouse makes more money than the other. Our family lawyers can help you figure out if and how alimony will play out in your case.
• Child custody and child support: Divorcing parents often butt heads over child custody and support, even if they agree on all other issues. We will work to come to an arrangement before it turns into a full-scale custody battle. If this is simply not possible, then we will take your case to court and fight for an arrangement that works best for you and your child.
• Paternity disputes: Our attorneys also help clients through paternity disputes, which is when there’s a disagreement pertaining to father’s rights. This may involve cases where someone was lied to about being the biological father of a child, the rights of a stepfather are being violated, or issues concerning fathers who are co-parenting their biological or nonbiological children.
• Emancipation: We help eligible minors file for emancipation in Indiana. If you no longer need the financial support, protection, and control of your parents, you can file to become an emancipated minor. This essentially means that, under law, you will be considered a legal adult and free to control your own life.
• Prenuptial agreements: Before tying the knot, consider signing a prenuptial agreement to protect your property and assets. Don’t believe the myth that prenups make divorce more likely; a prenup can actually help you rest easy knowing that your and your soon-to-be spouse have put everything out on the table. Should you find yourself wanting a divorce down the road, having a prenup can prevent that divorce from getting ugly. 

Legal Representation for Domestic Violence Charges

We can also help you with issues related to domestic violence charges. With extensive experience in criminal law and violent crime defense, our family law attorney is uniquely suited to help you deal with these types of cases.

Harwell Legal Counsel LLC takes a detail-oriented approach and offers every client dedicated advocacy.

Call (317) 401-8715 to get started with a free consultation!

What Does a Family Law Attorney Do?

A family law attorney is a trained and licensed legal professional who helps people resolve family disputes. These disputes can range from filing for divorce to getting a restraining order against an abusive ex, to helping a minor file for emancipation to free them from an abusive household, etc.

Despite popular misconception, a good family attorney does not make family disputes worse. Don’t let Hollywood movies fool you. Having a skilled family attorney on your side can actually help you preserve healthy family relationships, such as by:

• Making sure each person’s rights are respected
• Working toward a compromise on tough issues
• Taking the matter to court when one party attempts to infringe/violate the other’s rights

How Can a Family Lawyer Help Me? 

A family lawyer can help you in many ways. 

A few examples include:

• Protect your rights and those of your children
• Save you money by avoiding common mistakes
• Save you from wrecking your case by providing sound legal counsel
• Work to resolve you family dispute quickly and effectively

Hiring a family lawyer also means having a neutral third party there to give everyone perspective. We are proud to help clients work through their issues via mediation and arbitration whenever possible. It’s our goal to help our clients weather tough family disputes so they can find the happiness and peace of mind they deserve.