About Shilts & Setlak, LLC

Helping Good People Through Tough Times

Award Winning, Nationally & Locally Recognized Fort Wayne Divorce and Family Attorneys Provide Trusted Counsel in Trying Times

COMMITTED TO GUIDING THE PEOPLE OF INDIANA THROUGH DIVORCE, SEPARATION, CHILD CUSTODY AND OTHER FAMILY LAW ISSUES

As a legal team devoted exclusively to family law cases at Shilts & Setlak, LLC, 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 reasonableness and cooperation, knowing that negotiation and mediation offer the most affordable and least stressful means for settling divorce and family law issues. However, if we do need to litigate any case, we are thoroughly prepared to fight for your best interests in court — and win.

WHAT SETS SHILTS & SETLAK, LLC APART FROM OTHER FORT WAYNE FAMILY LAW FIRMS

Our legal team, led by a Board-Certified Family Law Specialist and two state-registered family law mediators, 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 over 40 years, 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, both as an attorney and as a family law mediator. Mr. Shilts is board-certified in family law, has held leadership positions in the Indiana State Bar Association, has been a speaker on a number of family law topics both locally and statewide, and has received many accolades for his legal skills.

Attorney Mike A. Setlak, a co-owner of the firm and family law mediator, has more than 15 years of litigation experience. He is dedicated to the practice of family law and he focuses on helping his clients work toward successful agreements or trial efforts.

Shilts & Setlak, LLC Offers:

Substantial credentials — Attorney Perry D. Shilts is a Board-Certified Family Law Specialist, AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rated by Martindale Hubbell® for 20 years, an Indiana Super Lawyer and a registered family law mediator. He has also been designated nationally as “Superb” by Avvo each year since 2013 and as a Top Divorce Lawyer in Fort Wayne in 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015, while these awards were issued. Attorney Mike A. Setlak has been designated as “Superb” by Avvo, as a Top Lawyer in Fort Wayne in 2014 and 2015, and BV® Distinguished™ Peer Review Rated by Martindale Hubbell. He is also a registered family law mediator and an arbitrator with the Allen County Circuit Court.

A collaborative approach — As your advocates, we are committed to educating you on the legal process involved in your case and ensuring you understand the Indiana laws that govern it. The more you know, the better prepared you are to make sound, workable decisions that resolve your family matter as quickly and painlessly as possible and that allow you to move forward with your life sooner than might otherwise be the case.

Exceptional commitment to client success — We work with you to set realistic expectations, keep you involved in your legal process, and guide you toward making the best decisions, not only about how your divorce case proceeds but also about how the next years of your life are going to unfold.

How we guide you toward building a brighter future

At Shilts & Setlak, LLC, we know that every divorce or family law matter is different, each with its own set of circumstances and unique concerns. As family law attorneys with over 80 years of combined experience, we also know that a generic and detached approach cannot effectively address the complex and emotionally charged issues inherent in any divorce or family law matter. This is why we work closely with you, listening to your concerns, advising you based on your individual situation, and keeping you deeply involved in the unfolding legal process.

While we provide you with information, advice and advocacy, the decisions in your case are ultimately yours — they chart the course of your life and affect the lives of those you love for years to come. With our help, divorce and other family law issues need not be seen as an ending but rather as a beginning, full of promise.

Contact an established and respected Fort Wayne family law firm

Our attorneys at Shilts & Setlak, LLC have over 80 years of combined experience representing families in routine, uncontested, highly contested, or complex family law disputes. As a boutique law firm, we exclusively handle divorce, child custody, child support and other family law matters for good people who are seeking relief and for good people defending against overreaching or improper relief, and we work closely with you before, during, and even after your case has ended.

 

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Divorce
Posted by anonymous
March 25, 2024
Hired Attorney Perry D. Shilts

Perry and all involved in this office have been amazing. Their kindness and concern durning this difficult time has gone above and beyond. The hard work ,time spent the clear explanation , the concern to detail won this case ! This law firm is top notch. Perry stays with you to the very end and does a great job.

Child Custody
Posted by Eric
August 13, 2023
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After back and fourth court hirings for five years my originally attorney retired and I was out there in a very bad spot. I was told about a few attorneys and Mike was the first I called. I met with him and before I left the office I hired Mike. He was up front, he was straight to the point and told me what was going to happen. He was right on everything and court was exactly what he said it would be. He never let the other attorney try and bully me and he stood his ground when he needed to. Mike is a great guy and really glad he was the one I went with.

 
Divorce
Posted by Toni
May 23, 2023
Hired Attorney Perry D. Shilts

Perry Shilts and his team provided me with professional, accurate, and timely service throughout the divorce proceedings. I was supported by the more than competent experience and knowledge from this team. My case was unusual as it consisted of remote process due to international residence and other factors. I highly recommend this firm as I was completely at ease and confident in the character and trustworthiness of Perry and his team. Thanks so much for all your wonderful assistance with my case.

 
Divorce
Posted by anonymous
March 02, 2023
Hired Attorney Michael A. Setlak

Mike represented me with mediating, negotiation and in court hearings for my divorce. He always gave me great advice, listed possible outcomes and kept me informed. All at a reasonable costs. He kept me level-headed and grounded going into any court hearings and every time we left we were better off than when we started and achieved all of our goals for the hearing outcome. I would highly recommend Mike with any divorce or custody issues.

 
Divorce
Posted by Minela
January 17, 2023
Hired Attorney Michael A. Setlak

Working with Mike was great . He was very straight forward and knew what he can and can’t do , there were no empty promises . He worked on my case and made sure that everything went the way he intended . He is currently still working with me as I have some post divorce things to take care of . I highly recommend him, he is extremely knowledgeable and responsive . Divorces cost a lot and I feel that he takes that in consideration . He is very fair and efficient. For me he is a five star lawyer and I wound not use anyone else . Thank you Mike

 
Child Custody
Posted by Mary
October 14, 2022
Hired Attorney Michael A. Setlak

Choosing the right lawyer for a custody case can be important, I’m so happy I went with Michael. He made communication easy and convenient with email and phone calls. I felt protected every step of the way and will recommend him to anyone who needs a lawyer they can trust to get the job done right

Divorce
Posted by Matt
July 18, 2022
Hired Attorney Michael A. Setlak

Mike represented me in a dissolution of marriage in 2022. If you are looking for representation, I would definitely recommend Mike. Throughout our interactions Mike was always very informative and gave great advice. He was always understanding, and genuinely seemed to care. Communication was always present. There was never a moment that my confidence in him wavered nor was there a time where I would have wanted anyone else on my side. Mike's pricing was very reasonable.

 
Divorce
Posted by Tammy
July 15, 2022
Hired Attorney Michael A. Setlak

Attorney Setlak represented me in my dissolution of marriage. He always kept me informed. He was good at explaining everything to me and made me feel very confident. He always responded right away when I had questions. I would highly recommend him.

Divorce
Posted by Kathy
June 10, 2022
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I highly recommend Perry! He handled my divorce professionally and with expertise. He was extremely knowledgeable and responsive in all of the steps, and compassionately led me through the divorce process. He listened, he cared about my best interests, and answered all of my questions, addressing the legalities and language of our divorce agreement. He and Greta, his legal assistant, exceeded my expectations in completing our divorce, from filing to signing the final agreement and sending it to the judge for finalization, in 61 days! Perry and his staff made this difficult time so much easier than I had imagined.

 
Divorce
Posted by anonymous
May 15, 2022
Hired Attorney Michael A. Setlak

I needed a quick divorce with no strings attached and something that didn't drag out forever. Mike was very knowledgeable with my situation and knew exactly what needed to happen. His cost was also reasonable and he explained everything in detail of what would be happening and when. Straight to the point and that is what I needed. I definitely recommend Mike Setlak for your attorney needs.

 

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Areas of Law

  • Family Law 55
    • Divorce
    • Adoptions
    • Agency Adoptions
    • Alimony
    • Assisted Reproductive Technology
    • Child Advocacy
    • Child Care
    • Child Custody
    • Child Custody Mediation
    • Child Protection
    • Child Dependency
    • Child Support
    • Child Welfare
    • Childrens Rights
    • Cohabitation Agreements
    • Day Care
    • Divorce Arbitration
    • Divorce Mediation
    • Divorce Taxation
    • Domestic Relations
    • Family Arbitration
    • Foster Care
    • Gay and Lesbian Family Law
    • Grandparents Custody
    • Grandparents Visitation Rights
    • Independent Adoptions
    • International Adoptions
    • International Child Custody
    • International Family Law
    • Interstate Adoptions
    • Interstate Child Custody
    • Interstate Support
    • Juvenile Dependency
    • Marital Agreements
    • Marital Property Settlements
    • Matrimonial Law
    • Military Divorce
    • Name Changes
    • No Fault Divorce
    • Non-Traditional Family Law
    • Orphans Court Practice
    • Palimony
    • Parental Rights
    • Parenting Time
    • Post Divorce Modification
    • Paternity
    • Premarital Agreements
    • Private Adoptions
    • Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDROs)
    • Spousal Support
    • Step Parent Adoptions
    • Termination of Parental Rights
    • Third Party Custody
    • Uncontested Divorce
    • Visitation Rights

  • Annulment
  • Civil Unions
  • Collaborative Family Law
  • Property Law 2
    • Community Property Law
    • Marital Property Law
  • Domestic Partnerships
  • Torts 1
    • Domestic Torts
  • Agency and Distributorships 2
    • Equitable Distribution
    • Marital Property Distribution
  • Family Mediation
  • Fathers Rights
  • Criminal Law 1
    • Juvenile Law
  • Legal Separation
  • Bankruptcy 1
    • Matrimonial Bankruptcy Law
  • Same Sex Marriage
  • Surrogacy Law
  • Other 1
    • Post Nuptial Agreements

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