Northern Indiana Divorce & Child Custody

As a legal team devoted exclusively to family law cases at Shilts Law Office, we take pride in offering families in Fort Wayne and the surrounding areas the compassionate and committed counsel they deserve during difficult times. As seasoned attorneys, we embrace collaboration, knowing that negotiation and mediation offer the most affordable and least stressful means for settling your divorce and family law issues. However, if we do need to litigate your case, we are thoroughly prepared to fight for your best interests in court — and win. Our legal team, led by a Board-Certified Family Law Specialist and state-registered family law mediator, has both the breadth and depth of experience to guide you through your divorce and family law matters. We ensure that your divorce, child custody and parenting time, spousal and child support, and asset division matters, among others, are resolved as amicably and efficiently as possible.

Although attorney Perry D. Shilts has been practicing law for more than 35 years now, he still takes pleasure in his work, which is focused solely on divorce. He is proud to be able to help good people get through difficult times. Mr. Shilts is board-certified in family law, has held leadership positions in the Indiana State Bar Association, is a sought-after speaker on a number of family law topics both locally and statewide, and has received many accolades for his legal skills.

Attorney Michael A. Setlak, a partner at our firm, has more than 10 years of litigation experience. He is dedicated to the practice of family law, and he focuses on helping his clients work toward a successful agreements.

Katherine Ridenour is an associate attorney at our firm. She brings a wealth of knowledge about both family law and business law while having the dedication to give her clients the highest level of service possible.