Northwest Indiana Personal Injury and Family Law Attorney
Divorce and Legal Separation - Many people in Indiana go into a divorce wanting to make their spouse pay for the hurt he or she has caused. A contested divorce can leave both parties emotionally hurt and financially drained. My goal is to assist my clients to get to their desired result as effectively as possible. I can help you using new methods, including collaborative divorce law and mediation, to help the negotiations remain amicable. I can also assist you with a variety of family law issues, including uncontested divorce using my unique perspective as a former nurse and health care practitioner.
Child Custody, Child Support and Visitation - The differences between sole, joint, legal and physical custody can be subtle but can make a substantial difference in your approach to parenting and co-parenting. Child support and parenting time issues are determined based on the specific circumstances that surround you and your child. Contact us if you have a family law issue; I will help you through your issues with compassion and understanding.
Guardianship and Adoption - You may find yourself in a position where you need court approval to care for a parent, a grandchild, an adult child or even a minor child. Adoption can be one of the most important events of your life. A successful adoption requires that all procedures and details be carried out accurately and on a timely basis.
Paternity Action - Paternity actions, today and historically, are initiated by mothers who need to obtain child support payments from the biological father of their child. However, many of the paternity cases I handle are initiated by fathers who want to support and enhance their relationships with their biological children.
Medical Malpractice - Doctors, hospitals and other health care providers have a duty to provide health care that meets specific standards. If a violation of these standards causes injury or death to a patient, the patient or the patient's family may have grounds to pursue compensation by filing a medical malpractice lawsuit.
Personal Injury and Wrongful Death - To prevail in a personal injury or wrongful death claim, plaintiffs must establish that the defendant breached a duty to the plaintiff and that this breach caused the plaintiff's damages. My firm handles all kinds of personal injuries, including car accidents. As a registered nurse and lawyer, I am in the unique position to evaluate the medical issues specific to your claim.
Social Security Disability - Just being disabled may not be enough for you to receive Social Security Disability benefits; a claimant must establish that he or she is unable to work, according to very specific requirements, and must do so, at least in part, with medical evidence.
Professional License Defense - For a nurse, doctor, pharmacist or other licensed health care professional, few events can be more devastating than the suspension or revocation of your professional license — and with it your ability to earn a living. If you face a challenge to your professional license for any reason, give me an opportunity to evaluate your case.
Criminal Defense - We can defend you on a variety of criminal misdemeanor matters, including all traffic violations.
Attorney Consultation
I would be happy to evaluate your personal injury, family law case, or criminal law issue. Simply schedule an appointment with me, Attorney Julie R. Glade, by calling (219) 736-0456 or by filling out the contact form on this web site. From my law office in Merrillville, I serve clients throughout Lake County and Porter County in Northwest Indiana.
