Melanie K. Reichert
MReichert@BKRLaw.com
Melanie K. Reichert joined the Family Law Group at Broyles Kight & Ricafort, PC in August 2004. With training in mediation and collaborative law (“no court divorce”), she emphasizes making every effort to resolve family conflict without costly and devastating litigation. However, she is also an experienced litigator who frequently assists clients in hearings addressing complicated custody matters, jurisdictional issues, child and spousal support, allegations of child abuse or neglect, allegations of domestic violence, and property distribution. Melanie helps children find permanency by assisting their foster parents, relatives or step parents in completing adoptions. She also helps individuals attempt to avoid future conflict by drafting premarital agreements, wills, simple trusts and other basic estate documents. Melanie advocates for children as a volunteer Guardian ad Litem in both Marion and Hamilton Counties.
Prior to joining Broyles Kight & Ricafort, PC, Melanie was a partner at an Indianapolis law firm and served as a part time judicial officer in Marion County Circuit Court, paternity division. She is married with three children.
Professional Associations and Distinctions:
Indianapolis Bar Association
- Chair, Family Law Section, 2009
- Chair-elect, Family Law Section, 2008
- Secretary, Family Law Section, 2007
- Bar Leader Series, 2009
- Family Law Section, Member
- Alternative Dispute Resolution Section, Member
Indiana State Bar Association
Bar Admissions:
Indiana
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Indiana
U.S. Court of Appeals, 7th Circuit
Education:
Millikin University, B.A., 1994
Indiana University School of Law-Indianapolis, J.D., 1998
Civic Organizations and Volunteerism
Child Advocates, Guardian ad Litem volunteer
Hamilton County GAL program volunteer
Marion County Modest Means Mediation Program Provider
Marion County Pro Bono Project Service Provider
Indianapolis Bar Association Legal Line Volunteer
Seminars and Speaking Events
Pitfalls on International Adoption for Paralegals 2009
Helping Clients Through Difficult Custody Cases 2008
Collaborative Law in Indiana 2008
Helping Clients Through Difficult Custody Cases 2007
Joint Custody and Creating Parenting Plans 2007
Non-Traditional Families and the Law 2007
Settlement Conferences in Family Cases 2006
Collaborative Law, Bench/Bar Conference 2006
High Conflict Custody Cases 2005
Indiana Family Law Practice for Paralegals 2001
Family Law Misconception Jeopardy 2001, 2002
