Martin County Family Lawyers

Erika is a partner with Halcomb Singler, LLP, in Carmel, Indiana. She received her undergraduate degree from Indiana University, Bloomington in 2001 with a double major in political science and criminal justice, and a minor in business. Erika received her law degree from The University of Dayton School of Law in 2005 and was admitted to practice law in Indiana in the same year. She has subsequently been admitted to practice before both the Southern and Northern Districts of Indiana. Erika is a member of the Hamilton County Bar Association as well as the Indiana State Bar Association and serves on...

Attorney Justin T. Bowen received his law degree from the Indiana University McKinney School of Law, where he was named Law Student of the Year in 2004. Mr. Bowen has served as a judicial law clerk to the Honorable L. Mark Bailey of the Indiana Court of Appeals, and has worked for one of the largest defense law firms in the Midwest, where he practiced toxic torts litigation and defended industrial manufacturers. Attorney Bowen adjunct teaches law courses at a state college, and serves as a guest lecturer at the Indiana University McKinney School of Law. Mr. Bowen serves on...

Facing a divorce or family law matter can evoke a whirlwind of emotions and stress. Having compassionate legal representation by your side can offer both guidance and reassurance throughout your case. I am Michael Sommerkamp, a dedicated Senior Associate Attorney with Stange Law Firm, based in our Indianapolis, Indiana office. I am prepared to represent clients throughout Marion County and the surrounding areas. I attended Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law in Indianapolis, where I earned my Juris Doctor. Before law school, I obtained a Bachelor of Arts in English from Indiana University in Bloomington. Before joining the Indianapolis divorce...

Going through a divorce or family law matter can be an overwhelming and emotional experience. Having a dedicated and understanding attorney by your side can offer both guidance and comfort. I am Vitalii Buz, a compassionate Senior Associate Attorney at Stange Law Firm, based in our Downtown Indianapolis, Indiana office. I am prepared to represent clients in Marion County and the surrounding areas. I attended Indiana University McKinney School of Law, where I received both my Master of Laws and Juris Doctor degrees. Prior to that, I studied at Kyiv University of Internal Affairs in Ukraine, earning both my Master and...

Navigating through divorce and family law issues can evoke intense emotions and thoughts. It's crucial to have a compassionate attorney by your side to guide you through these times and offer the reassurance you need. I am Madelyn Eastland, a dedicated Associate Attorney at Stange Law Firm, based in our Indianapolis, Indiana office. I am equipped to represent clients across Marion County and the surrounding areas. I pursued my legal education at Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law in Indianapolis, where I obtained my Juris Doctor in May 2020. During my time in law school, I volunteered at the...

Dayna graduated from the University of Cincinnati, earning both her JD and MA in Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies through the university’s joint degree program. Her thesis focused on promoting the legal recognition of non-parents in Ohio using a feminist jurisprudential lens. Dayna knows, from personal and professional experience, that the idea of “family” can evolve with time—that’s why she centers her practice on family justice, helping clients end relationships that no longer serve them but keep their family in a way that does. Dayna strives to empower her clients to recognize their strength and resilience as they form a...

John M. Acosta Jr. was born and raised in Southern California. In July 1996, he enlisted in the United States Army. He served as a Military Police Officer for almost two years, with his remaining three years as a Military Police K-9 Officer, at various military installations and was honorably discharged. In 2001, he pursued a career in law enforcement. He spent almost twelve years with various Police and Sheriff’s Offices throughout the State of Georgia. During that time, he worked as a patrol officer and was eventually promoted to the rank of Sergeant. As a U.S. Army Military Police...

After graduating from law school with honors, Mr. Avnet began practicing insurance defense litigation in Hamilton County, Indiana for several years. Next, Mr. Avnet practiced transportation law at the largest transportation law firm in the country, defending trucking companies in large loss negligence and wrongful death suits around the country. Prior to forming Avnet Law, Mr. Avnet returned to Hamilton County to practice personal injury law, family law, and criminal law.

Currently, Mr. Avnet regularly practices trial court litigation in state and federal courts. His practice is devoted to serving clients on a wide variety of legal issues, but concentrates his...

Doug Garner graduated from the University of Cincinnati Law School in 1991 and spent three years as a contract Public Defender in Hamilton County, Ohio. In 1994, he established a private practice in Dearborn County, Indiana and was a Public Defender in the Dearborn County Superior Court from 1994 through 2001.

Since 2001, Doug has continued his private practice focusing on Social Security and criminal defense. He also represents several non-profit organizations, small businesses, and the Dearborn County Solid Waste Management District. Doug was on the Indiana Public Defender Council Board of Directors from 1996 to 2008 and Chairman from 2006...

Born and raised in Mishawaka, Spence joined the firm in 1979. He counsels clients in the areas of domestic and family law, commercial litigation, mediation and personal injury and wrongful death cases. During his career, he’s served as President of the St. Joseph County and Indiana State Bar Associations. He sits on the Mishawaka Education Foundation, and received the prestigious Sagamore of the Wabash Award from Governor O’Bannon in 2002.

From guiding you through issues concerning the impact on your children, division of assets and debt responsibilities of each party, legal requirements and rights, martial contracts, retirement account division, valuation of business interest and farm, commercial and residential real estate. I offer legal counsel in such domestic law matters as: Divorce Adoption Paternity Marriage Custody and Parenting Time Mediation Services Prenuptial Agreements

If you disagree with a final court order, you have 30 days to challenge it by Notice of Appeal or Motion to Correct Errors. Consultations for these requests receive immediate response. My focus is on the efficient and cost-effective realization of YOUR vision of family life after litigation. I’ve been licensed in Indiana state and Federal courts since 1993, and also had licenses in Illinois and Pennsylvania (both voluntarily inactive). My areas of focus are family law, mediation and appeals. Let’s use the law and courts as tools to help .your family for once.