About Michael A. Setlak

Mike began practicing law in 2002 in Fort Wayne and the surrounding counties. Mike has focused his scope of legal practice to all issues involving family law, which include dissolution, post-dissolution modifications, child support matters, parenting time, custody, paternity, guardianships, and adoption.

In Mike’s family law practice, like Perry, he also strongly emphasizes the benefits of working toward a well-crafted settlement (usually time and money). While Mike encourages his clients to work toward a successful agreement, he also understands that some matters will just not settle (for various reasons), and that it is necessary to take the matter to trial. With over 15 years of litigation experience, Mike is confident in his abilities inside the Courtroom and the preparation that is required to assist his clients in meeting their goals. Mike is committed and focused to provide his clients, along with Perry’s clients, the attention they require and deserve. After meeting with Mike, you will understand and appreciate the dedication he has for you and the willingness and desire to see that your legal needs are met.

When Mike is not assisting his clients, he is spending time with his family. He is also an avid outdoorsman and escapes to the tranquility of woods and water during his limited free time. In addition to enjoying nature, Mike loves to attend baseball games and to support his favorite team, the Chicago Cubs. In addition to following the Cubs, Mike roots for and backs all Chicago sport teams.

 

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Divorce
Posted by Tammy
July 15, 2022
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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 anonymous
May 15, 2022
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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.

 
Divorce
Posted by anonymous
January 25, 2022
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Mike was great to work with. He was honest and steady through every step of my divorce. I felt that he was always good with my time and money, never wasting anything and always setting realistic goals. His assistant in the office was great, as well. I received quick and helpful responses. As a bonus, they gave me the flexibility to scan and email documents. I never had to spend time running to the office.

 
Visitation Rights
Posted by anonymous
January 20, 2022
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Mike has been representing us in a child custody/parental rights issue for the past few years. Due to the unique ongoing drug addiction of the other party this has lasted much longer than anticipated, at absolutely NO fault of Mike's. He has been professional, kept us informed throughout the entire process, and has shown us the upmost respect. We always can count on him and know he is fighting hard for us, all while understanding the financial burden this can place on a family. We recommend him 100%.

 
Family Law
Posted by Kimberly
January 12, 2022
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Mike Setlak represented me in a post-dissollution matter in 2021. He and his office were excellent to work with. They are professional, flexible, and extremely responsive. Mike met with me, outlined all of my options, and advised me on the best path to take. I was very anxious about the cost of securing a lawyer, but I was very impressed with how reasonable the cost was. You hope to never need legal representation, but if you find yourself in that situation, you really cannot go wrong hiring Mike Setlak.

 
Divorce
Posted by Andrea
October 28, 2021
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Mike represented me in a post-dissolution matter in 2021. He listened to my needs, gave good advice, and kept me informed at a reasonable cost. I would recommend Mike for any related cases.

Divorce
Posted by anonymous
May 02, 2021
Hired Attorney

Mike represented me is a dissolution matter in 2021, gave me good advise and kept me informed, all at a reasonable cost. I would definetly recommend him to family and friends!

Child Support
Posted by anonymous
January 16, 2021
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2020: Mike provided excellent, professional, and honest feedback on my custody/child support hearing consultation. He always provided expedient responses to questions. He worked professionally, quickly, and confidently with the respondent's lawyer to request common ground and still meet my goals. He was honest about what we could achieve within the confines of the law and gave me realistic expectations. He scheduled a couple hours to "drill" me to prepare me for my hearing and eased my nervousness to speak in front of the judge which helped me with wording my responses. His retainer was what I would expect for the services he provided and had the respondent been more agreeable to terms earlier in the negotiation I suspect we would have finished within that retainer fee. He has been my third lawyer over the last 15 years and I wish I had found him sooner because he would have been my only attorney! You will absolutely not be disappointed

 
Divorce
Posted by anonymous
January 15, 2021
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Mike did a great job helping me, especially because of CoVid was all done by phone, email, and zoom. I greatly appreciated his willingness to to listen and help even at times I was so emotional I wasn’t always communicating well. His compassion and patience are the things that helped me the most during the process, I was very grateful to have an attorney who saw me as a person, not just a case. He made sure I was kept informed and billable hours were very reasonable.

 
Adoptions
Posted by anonymous
January 12, 2021
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Mike represented me in my step-parent adoption matter in 2020. He gave me great advice, kept me informed with every step of the process, and was very reasonably priced for the attention he gave us. I would definitely recommend him!

Services

Areas of Law

  • Family Law 9
    • Divorce
    • Paternity
    • Adoptions
    • Child Custody
    • Child Support
    • Military Divorce
    • Premarital Agreements
    • Spousal Support
    • Visitation Rights
  • Domestic Partnerships
  • Restraining Orders
  • Annulment
  • Child Abuse and Neglect
  • Civil Unions
  • Collaborative Family Law
  • Domestic Violence
  • Family Mediation
  • Fathers Rights
  • Gay and Lesbian Family Law
  • Criminal Law 1
    • Juvenile Law
  • Legal Separation
  • Same Sex Marriage
  • Surrogacy Law
  • Other 58
    • Domestic Relations
    • Marital Agreements
    • Marital Property Settlements
    • Post Divorce Modification
    • Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDROs)
    • Uncontested Divorce
    • Adoption
    • Guardianship
    • Agency Adoptions
    • Alimony
    • Assisted Reproductive Technology
    • Child Abduction
    • Child Advocacy
    • Child Care
    • Child Custody Mediation
    • Child Dependency
    • Child Protection
    • Child Sexual Abuse
    • Child Welfare
    • Childrens Rights
    • Cohabitation Agreements
    • Community Property Law
    • Day Care
    • Divorce Arbitration
    • Divorce Mediation
    • Divorce Taxation
    • Domestic Torts
    • Equitable Distribution
    • Family Arbitration
    • Foster Care
    • Grandparents Custody
    • Grandparents Visitation Rights
    • Independent Adoptions
    • International Adoptions
    • International Child Abduction
    • International Child Custody
    • International Family Law
    • Interstate Adoptions
    • Interstate Child Custody
    • Interstate Support
    • Juvenile Dependency
    • Marital Property Distribution
    • Marital Property Law
    • Matrimonial Bankruptcy Law
    • Matrimonial Law
    • Name Changes
    • No Fault Divorce
    • Non-Traditional Family Law
    • Orphans Court Practice
    • Palimony
    • Parental Kidnapping
    • Parental Rights
    • Parenting Time
    • Post Nuptial Agreements
    • Private Adoptions
    • Step Parent Adoptions
    • Termination of Parental Rights
    • Third Party Custody

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    2002, Indiana
    Memberships
    Indiana State Bar Association, Allen County Bar Association, Allen County Bar Association Family Law Section.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Indiana University School of Law - Indianapolis
    Class of 2002
    J.D.
    Other Education
    Purdue University
    Class of 1996
    B.S.
    Personnel Management

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Member at Shilts & Setlak, LLC
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10311 Dawson's Creek Boulevard, Suite CFort Wayne, IN 46825-1913U.S.A.

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116 N. Main StreetColumbia City, IN 46725U.S.A.

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  • What year was this attorney first admitted to the bar?
    Michael A. Setlak was admitted in 2002 to the State of Indiana.
  • Is this attorney Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review rated?
    Yes, Michael A. Setlak has a 4.2 Peer Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
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    Yes, Michael A. Setlak has a 5.0 Client Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
  • How many attorneys are in this law firm?
    Shilts & Setlak, LLC has 4 attorneys at this location.