Family Law Attorneys In Bloomington, Indiana
Last updated on March 19, 2026
Divorce, custody issues, adoption, child support, guardianship, paternity and other family law matters can impact your life and your loved ones for years to come. Count on the Law Offices of Paul D. Baugh, PC, for experienced and knowledgeable guidance when you and your family are going through a challenging time.
Our Bloomington office delivers results and personal attention from experienced family lawyers. Our team puts more than 35 years of legal experience to work on your behalf, guiding you through every step of the process as your family transitions to a new arrangement. We advocate for families in Monroe, Bartholomew, Brown, Greene, Owen, Morgan, Jackson and Lawrence counties and elsewhere in south-central Indiana to help them seek their desired outcomes.
Comprehensive Family Law Services
Our team’s experience includes many different family law issues, including:
- Divorce: Few things can be as emotionally and financially challenging as a divorce or legal separation. We understand your concerns and work with you personally to get fair results, whether you have complex assets to divide or want to keep the peace through mediation.
- Child custody and visitation: The needs of your children are paramount in any child custody or visitation order. We help you work toward a solution that puts your children first.
- Child support: Ensuring that your child has the support they need while protecting your finances can be a delicate balance. Our lawyers use decades of experience to help families reach financial arrangements that meet their unique needs.
- Paternity: Our firm is dedicated to protecting your paternal rights, including establishing paternity.
- Guardianship: Finding a legal guardian or naming yourself as a legal guardian for your child or other loved ones can be an emotional process. We are here to make it easier for you.
- Grandparent rights: In some situations, grandparents can pursue visitation rights. We can help you explore your options and protect your relationship with your grandchild.
- Adoption: We help you through all the legal aspects of adoption, so you can expand your family and start your next chapter together.
- Contempt charges: When the other parent refuses to follow the terms of your divorce order, both you and your children could suffer from it. We will help you take swift action. When contempt allegations are made against you, we can help defend you from those allegations.
- Modifications: Sometimes a custody order, parenting time order or child support order needs to be adjusted. Let us explain your options for obtaining a modification to an existing court order.
- CHINS (Child in Need of Services) cases: Indiana courts take allegations of child abuse and neglect seriously. We can help you at every stage of these cases.
- Protective orders: Threats or domestic violence can put you or your loved ones in danger. We can help you pursue protective orders that safeguard your family, and we can defend you against requests that a protective order be issued against you.
- Juvenile law: As both a criminal defense and family law firm, our team is uniquely qualified to help your child through any criminal charges they may be facing.
With an office in Bloomington, we have helped numerous Indiana families reach a resolution that is fair and protects their rights.
Legal Paths In Family Law: Litigation Vs. Mediation
Families can often approach divorce, custody and other family law issues in different ways. We offer legal support for either traditional litigation or mediation, depending on what’s best for our clients and their families.
In some cases, court involvement is the best option. If litigation is the best way for our clients to reach a desired outcome for themselves and their children, we are prepared to fight for them. Our attorneys can present compelling evidence to protect your rights in custody battles or financially complex property division.
In some cases, divorcing couples or parents seeking a modification of a current order can work out solutions using mediation. In mediation, spouses/parents try to negotiate a solution that benefits both of them and their children with the help of a neutral mediator. The end result is often more affordable and less time-consuming than litigation and is often to the benefit of both parties. Our office is experienced in the mediation process and is uniquely qualified to assist you through the process of a successful mediation.
If you are uncertain which path forward is right for you and your family, we can work with you in your initial consultation to explore your options. With help, you can determine the best approach for your unique situation.
Contact Our Bloomington Family Law Attorneys
When you face family law issues, you deserve personal attention, clear communication and advocacy from a Bloomington attorney. Contact Law Offices of Paul D. Baugh, PC, today to set up a free initial consultation to discuss your case and explore the first steps. Call 812-333-9688 or send us an email to get started.