SMITH LEGAL GROUP, LLC
Where Clients Come First
Welcome to Smith Legal Group, LLC
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Smith Legal Group, LLC is a family law practice in Northwest Indiana providing legal services for families in need of help. We work closely with the client to provide services for dissolution of marriage, post-decree issues, paternity matters, adoptions, estate planning, probate administration and Medicaid planning. At Smith Legal Group, we also advocate for families in need of guardianships over protected adults and minor children. No matter the situation, we do what is best for the child(ren) and our clients always come first
Our Attorneys
Areas of Practice
DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE
​We understand that going through a divorce is one of the most difficult issues that you can go through. Decisions you make during this process can have a lasting impact on your family, your assets, and your finances. At Smith Legal Group, we can handle everything from simple uncontested dissolutions to contentious divorce litigation matters. We will work tirelessly to protect your rights and ensure that all agreements, property divisions, and custody arrangements are fair to you and your children. To obtain a dissolution of marriage divorce, one spouse must file a divorce petition, also called a petition for dissolution of marriage.
CHILD CUSTODY AND CHILD SUPPORT
​No relationship is more important than that between parent and child. At Smith Legal Group, we handle each case with compassion, experience, and understanding. We will focus on positive solutions for everyone involved.
PATERNITY
At Smith Legal Group, we understand that fathers have rights and in order to ensure they are able to play a positive role in their child’s life, paternity must be established first. We have extensive experience working with our clients to determine the paternity of their children. You may need a paternity test if want to secure child support and have access to medical records, government benefits, and health insurance for your child but have not established parentage.
adoptions
Adopting a child is a joyous yet sensitive matter that requires a caring and professional adoption attorney. Few decisions in life may ever be as essential and heart-felt as the desire to give the best life possible to a child. Additionally, adult adoption is a popular option for biological parents or for children who find their birth family and wish to be formally acknowledged or fathers who find children they didn't know they had.
guardian ad litem
A Guardian Ad Litem (GAL) is someone the Judge assigns to help a person who cannot come to court or protect their rights and interests for a single case. A GAL can be appointed in cases involving children or incapacitated persons.
family law mediations
A mediator is a neutral person who is trained to help people talk so that the parties can better understand their problems and reach an agreement. A mediator does not take the side of either party, and does not pass judgment on the parties or their problems.
TRUST AND ESTATE administration
After a loved one passes, there are legal issues involving protection and distribution of assets that need to be addressed. At Smith Legal Group, we help clients navigate the legal issues associated with losing a loved one.
guardianships
Smith Legal Group offers affordable rates, accessibility and peace of mind in our years of experience to ensure that you receive the best representation possible for your guardianship case for adults or minors.
real estate
We represent both individuals and commercial clients in all types of real estate transactions which include Real Estate Development, Construction Law, New Home Construction, Buying or Selling a Home and Mechanic's Liens
estate planning
​At Smith Legal Group, we offer Flat Rate Estate Planning services. These documents include Power of Attorney, Appointment of Health Care Representative, Living Will Declaration, Last Will and Testament and Trusts.
BUSINESS
From starting a new business to keeping your business going. We can assist you with sole proprietorships, general partnerships, limited partnerships, corporations (“C” corporations or “S” corporations), and limited liability companies.
NAME CHANGE
and/or GENDER MARKER CHANGE
Aligning with who you are and how
the rest of the world sees you is
an important cause to all of us
at Smith Legal Group.
Our firm has assisted numerous individuals with legally
changing their name and/or
gender marker on their birth
certificate. This process can be
done confidentially and we
offer an affordable flat rate
service.
If you or someone you know is
looking for guidance on this
process, we are here to help.
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Form of Payments
Our firm is excited to announce a new payment option for our clients: ClientCredit. Powered by LawPay, ClientCredit is a flexible "Buy Now, Pay Later" option with no hidden fees and no surprises
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