Experienced Indiana Family Lawyer Handles Divorce and Parenting Matters

Full-service firm assists individuals and families in the Fort Wayne area

Whether you are going through a divorce or facing another legal issue close to home, Thomas Essex Jr., Attorney at Law will seek solutions to your legal problems that protect your interests and loved ones. I am well-versed in matters of Indiana family law. Parents and divorcing spouses in the Fort Wayne area and throughout Indiana enlist my help to overcome some of life's most difficult challenges, and I take pride in delivering quality representation.

Dedicated Indiana attorney advocates for the best interests of children

To ensure a secure future for your children after a divorce, Thomas Essex Jr., Attorney at Law provides caring legal counsel and advocacy. I can help you with matters including:

  • Child support — I will seek an arrangement in which you receive or pay an equitable amount of the financial support required to raise your children in a healthy, happy environment.
  • Child custody and visitation — I advocate for parenting time to be divided in a way that grants a child stability and safety. I assert clients' parental rights to make decisions about how children are raised.
  • Guardianships — When a guardian is not named in advance of a parent’s death or incapacitation, the court may appoint someone the parent might not have chosen. I will address your guardianship concerns and answer any questions you may have. Protecting the well-being of children is always a top priority.
  • Juvenile delinquency — If your child ends up in trouble with the law, their future and your parenting rights may be threatened. I can advise you on how to handle delinquency issues.

In all of these matters, I provide knowledgeable counsel at each step to protect your children’s welfare and your rights as a parent.

Focused counselor handles divorce, alimony and property division matters

I help clients to end their marriage with as little stress as possible, but when disagreements can’t be resolved, I won’t hesitate to advocate for your rights in court. Whether your breakup is contested or amicable, I provide comprehensive support for:

  • Divorce — I will guide you through the divorce process so that your rights are protected and you can move forward with confidence.
  • Spousal support — So that divorce doesn’t unnecessarily disadvantage one party, I will help you seek the best possible settlement or judgment for spousal support payments, whether you must pay alimony or will receive it.
  • Property division — I will advocate for a fair allocation of your marital estate and debt, ensuring the court has a full financial accounting.
  • Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements — I draft and review comprehensive prenuptial and postnuptial agreements that protect your interests and can alleviate some of the stress and uncertainty should you ever divorce.

You may find that mediation helps you and your partner to achieve amicable agreements about issues involving your children, property and finances. If mediation proves unproductive, however, I am a skilled litigator who will represent your best interests in court.

Contact a dedicated Indiana family law attorney

The legal representation you choose will play an important role in shaping the terms of your divorce or other family law matter. Call Thomas Essex Jr., Attorney at Law at 260-424-1756 or contact me online to schedule a free consultation with a family law attorney. My office is located in Fort Wayne.

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Thomas Essex Jr., Attorney at Law

Address

1833 Alliger Street,
Fort Wayne, Indiana 46803

Phone

260-424-1756

Thomas Essex Jr., Attorney at Law is located in Fort Wayne, IN and serves clients in and around Fort Wayne, Yoder, New Haven, Hoagland, Monroeville, Grabill, Arcola, Woodburn, Leo, Harlan, Huntertown, Zanesville, Ossian, Preble, Uniondale, Roanoke, Garrett, Churubusco, Decatur, Laotto, Allen County, De Kalb County, Whitley County, Adams County and Huntington County.

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