Proven Family Law And Mediation Attorneys Serving South Bend
Lawyers at the Blanford Law Office have been representing families in the South Bend, Mishawaka, Plymouth, Granger and Elkhart areas since 1990. Whether it’s representation in a disputed distribution of a marital estate, or advocacy of a parent’s (and children’s) rights in a hotly contested child custody matter, we can provide clear and straightforward help.
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How Our Team Can Help You And Your Family
Our lawyers represent clients in a broad range of family law areas, including divorce, child custody, marital estate division and distribution, guardianships, child support paternity, and others. Some of their primary areas:
- Child custody and parenting time: Much of our practice is devoted to securing the relationships between children and their parents. Regardless of which parent is called the “custodial parent” or which parent is exercising “parenting time,” one thing is absolutely certain: the children’s best interests are the principal consideration. We have spent years and years making sure children have both parents.
- Dissolution of marriage: Sometimes, it just doesn’t work out. And whether that realization occurs just months into the marriage or even years, the process of terminating the relationship can seem debilitating and endless. The professionals at the Blanford Law Office regularly work to resolve the matter as fairly and as quickly as possible while making sure your interests are protected.
- Paternity: Unmarried parents and the children born to them have many of the same issues as families going through a divorce. Children need financial support. They need their parents in their lives, and parents need their children in their own lives. Working to make sure a child’s needs and the parents’ interests are protected has been an integral part of our practice for years.
- Grandparent visitation: Children need their grandparents. Sometimes, it takes a little help from lawyers and the courts to make sure that happens. Just as importantly, though, sometimes it takes the help of lawyers and the courts to make sure that the grandchild and grandparent relationship is structured appropriately. Parents raise their children. Grandparents visit. Maintaining that distinction can sometimes be challenging.
- Mediation: Mediation is part of what is called alternative dispute resolution. The attorneys at the Blanford Law Office do a tremendous amount of mediation. They serve as mediators for persons going through family disputes, and they represent persons in mediation. Mediation is an excellent mechanism in which to address family disputes, as it is usually quicker, less expensive and private.
Regardless of what family conflict you or a family member is going through, the professionals at the Blanford Law Office can help.
Seek Counsel From Our Indiana Family And Divorce Lawyers
When you are facing complex family issues, our team at the Blanford Law Office is here to guide you. Our dispute resolution attorneys are ready to advocate for the solutions that set you up for a successful future. To schedule a consultation, please call us at 574-303-6459 or send us an email.