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Betsy Walits

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Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Divorce and separation

Language

English

About

Caring, concerned, ethical, rational committed. Law is my second career. My first was as a University Professor. I was tenured at Niagara University right after completing law school at SUNY Buffalo School of Law. At that poing, I had been teaching about 10 years in Hotel and Restaurant Administration and Travel Administration, having completed my master's degree from Cornell University's School of Hotel Administration. At the point of passing the NY Bar I was now teaching Human Resources Management and Hotel/Restaurant law. Sadly, my husband was transferred to Indiana and I had to leave my favorite job at Niagara. So when I moved here, I started at Purdue University as the Coordinator of Business Law and a professor of Business Law and related courses, including Employment Law, Constitutional Law, Legal Research and Writing, Forms and Regulation of American Business, all of which I developed from conception to delivery. My proudest moment there was receiving teacher of the year. After several years, I had the patience to sit for the Indiana bar exam and left Purdue after being admitted to the Bar in Indiana. I became the Executive Director of the Lake County Bar Association for two years, while I learned  the legal system in Indiana, and in 2008 starting practicing law. While my physical office is in Valparaiso, IN at 821 E. Lincolnway, I'll meet clients from South Bend to Hammond.  

Practices Areas

Estate Planning

Divorce and separation

Employment and labor

Wrongful termination

Language

English

Contact

821 E. Lincolnway Suite 4Valparaiso, IN, 46383

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Reviews

Don
November 1, 2018

Betsy is the absolute BEST attorney. I totally lucked out when I found her. She took the time to understand how a divorce was going to affect me personally as well as financially. I felt as though a friend was guiding me through a process that, while painful, was necessary. The other attorney played games and stalled--for 3 years. Betsy navigated the roadblocks and brought it to a conclusion with a settlement that I was comfortable with. While it was one of the worst times of my life it was comforting to know that I had an advocate in my corner who always had my best interests in mind.

Jason
November 22, 2017

I retained Betsy again to handle my child support modification. The fact that this is only the second time I required her services was a huge relief. The first time, she made it so that my obligation was adjusted automatically upon termination of my child’s college attendance. I simply contacted the court house and notified them to make it happen. It was great to not have to go to court again that time. I required another modification two years later. I simply e-mailed Betsy and got a prompt response. She didn’t miss a beat. She was still very familiar with my case and got the ball rolling in a very timely manner. I still live out of state but that wasn’t a hinderance when dealing with her. If I had a question, I would e-mail. She would always respond that same day with accurate and clear information. If I had an urgent question or needed to talk to her, I called and was always able to speak directly with her. I truly appreciated her professionalism and dedication to her profession. I had another great outcome to my case and will definitely retain her services again in the future if needed. Her fees were very reasonable and there is not a single thing I could comment on in a negative way. Thank you Betsy for making a stressful situation as easy as possible. My wife and I greatly appreciate it!

Brittany
April 13, 2017

After talking to many lawyers, I finally made my decision to hire Betsy. She is honest, straightforward, offers every possible outcome, and thoroughly walked me through the entire process of this horrible custody battle I have going on. Just attended court this morning and walked away with everything we talked about and I wanted. It's not completely over but it's a huge step in a positive direction! She knows her stuff! Highly recommend to anyone! I'm very happy so far and will post again after all this is over with!

anonymous
December 1, 2016

Betsy's helped me negotiate the terms of my divorce. She was easy to work with and efficient. Her assistant was very helpful as well.

Richard
April 30, 2016

Most professional attorney I've ever dealt with. This attorney will tell you straight forward the way things work. Best decision I've ever made hiring Betsy Walits!

Tim
February 21, 2016

Attorney Walits is simply amazing! My previous attorney had royally screwed up my divorce case and it was a total mess. Attorney Walits listened to my concerns and honestly understood the fine details of my case. She is what we are all searching for in an attorney. She fought for me and we won!!! I cannot stress enough the hard work she put into representing me and her rates are very affordable. Don't go anywhere else and spend your valuable money on an attorney that you hope will fight for you. Attorney Walits is a fighter and I am so glad that I found her. If you want to win, she is definately the one to hire. You will not be dissapointed!

anonymous
August 10, 2015

Betsy Waltis is an Amazing attorney. She goes above and beyond for her clients. She is hard working and honest. Betsy gives it her all in tough situations. Betsy treats you more than just a client or number. She keeps you very informed and quick to return calls even on vacation. She goes the extra mile and beyond any attorney I have ever met. I highly recommend Betsy. Hiring Betsy for my divorce was the best decision I ever made. I am very grateful to her and her staff for how hard they worked to get me through a long difficult divorce.

anonymous
June 1, 2015

I retained Betsy to represent me in my divorce. My ex-husband was also an attorney. He wrote our pre-nup himself, but after we agreed to divorce, he didn't want to stand by it. Many attorneys would not go up against another attorney, but not Betsy. She fought very hard for me, for over a year, and never gave up. I would have given up way before she did, just to end it. Betsy was extremely responsive via e-mail, which I prefer. She communicated with me, in detail, until I completely understood and I had no more questions, comments or concerns. I never felt cut off or that she was watching the clock. I am also in the legal field, and I have never known an attorney to be so dedicated to their client. She answered e-mails almost immediately, any time of the day, evening, and weekends. The result: My husband ended up having to pay more money than if he had just paid me per his own pre-nup a year earlier. I also believe Betsy's fees to be very reasonable for the amount of time, energy and effort she put into my case. I would highly recommend Betsy for a good result in your case!

Jason
May 15, 2015

I retained Betsy for a child support modification case. I was stationed overseas at the time but she made it very easy for me to handle everything that needed to be done. Every time I submitted paperwork and had a question regarding the case there would be an email for me answering all questions. She made herself available to me by telephone since I was not able to be there in person. The professionalism in the way she handled herself and the legal advice provided allowed me to make some sensible decisions while protecting my rights at the same time. I really appreciated her time and effort put towards my case and would recommend her as an attorney to anyone seeking legal representation.

anonymous
November 1, 2014

I retained Betsy to fight a custody case that had been going on for almost three years and had covered 3 different states. My opinion of this case was that it was a complete mess by the time jurisdiction was turned over to Porter County Family Court. Betsy took control over this mess and was able to get everything organized, but because of continuous allegations from the father of the kids against my family and I and countless motions submitted by the opposing attorney it remained a very difficult case. It would take a book the size of the novel "War and Peace" to describe all the details in this case, but happily I can say that Betsy came out victorious in this war and now my family can have peace. Thanks Betsy for a job well done!

Don
November 1, 2018

Betsy is the absolute BEST attorney. I totally lucked out when I found her. She took the time to understand how a divorce was going to affect me personally as well as financially. I felt as though a friend was guiding me through a process that, while painful, was necessary. The other attorney played games and stalled--for 3 years. Betsy navigated the roadblocks and brought it to a conclusion with a settlement that I was comfortable with. While it was one of the worst times of my life it was comforting to know that I had an advocate in my corner who always had my best interests in mind.

Jason
November 22, 2017

I retained Betsy again to handle my child support modification. The fact that this is only the second time I required her services was a huge relief. The first time, she made it so that my obligation was adjusted automatically upon termination of my child’s college attendance. I simply contacted the court house and notified them to make it happen. It was great to not have to go to court again that time. I required another modification two years later. I simply e-mailed Betsy and got a prompt response. She didn’t miss a beat. She was still very familiar with my case and got the ball rolling in a very timely manner. I still live out of state but that wasn’t a hinderance when dealing with her. If I had a question, I would e-mail. She would always respond that same day with accurate and clear information. If I had an urgent question or needed to talk to her, I called and was always able to speak directly with her. I truly appreciated her professionalism and dedication to her profession. I had another great outcome to my case and will definitely retain her services again in the future if needed. Her fees were very reasonable and there is not a single thing I could comment on in a negative way. Thank you Betsy for making a stressful situation as easy as possible. My wife and I greatly appreciate it!

Brittany
April 13, 2017

After talking to many lawyers, I finally made my decision to hire Betsy. She is honest, straightforward, offers every possible outcome, and thoroughly walked me through the entire process of this horrible custody battle I have going on. Just attended court this morning and walked away with everything we talked about and I wanted. It's not completely over but it's a huge step in a positive direction! She knows her stuff! Highly recommend to anyone! I'm very happy so far and will post again after all this is over with!

anonymous
December 1, 2016

Betsy's helped me negotiate the terms of my divorce. She was easy to work with and efficient. Her assistant was very helpful as well.

Richard
April 30, 2016

Most professional attorney I've ever dealt with. This attorney will tell you straight forward the way things work. Best decision I've ever made hiring Betsy Walits!

Tim
February 21, 2016

Attorney Walits is simply amazing! My previous attorney had royally screwed up my divorce case and it was a total mess. Attorney Walits listened to my concerns and honestly understood the fine details of my case. She is what we are all searching for in an attorney. She fought for me and we won!!! I cannot stress enough the hard work she put into representing me and her rates are very affordable. Don't go anywhere else and spend your valuable money on an attorney that you hope will fight for you. Attorney Walits is a fighter and I am so glad that I found her. If you want to win, she is definately the one to hire. You will not be dissapointed!

anonymous
August 10, 2015

Betsy Waltis is an Amazing attorney. She goes above and beyond for her clients. She is hard working and honest. Betsy gives it her all in tough situations. Betsy treats you more than just a client or number. She keeps you very informed and quick to return calls even on vacation. She goes the extra mile and beyond any attorney I have ever met. I highly recommend Betsy. Hiring Betsy for my divorce was the best decision I ever made. I am very grateful to her and her staff for how hard they worked to get me through a long difficult divorce.

anonymous
June 1, 2015

I retained Betsy to represent me in my divorce. My ex-husband was also an attorney. He wrote our pre-nup himself, but after we agreed to divorce, he didn't want to stand by it. Many attorneys would not go up against another attorney, but not Betsy. She fought very hard for me, for over a year, and never gave up. I would have given up way before she did, just to end it. Betsy was extremely responsive via e-mail, which I prefer. She communicated with me, in detail, until I completely understood and I had no more questions, comments or concerns. I never felt cut off or that she was watching the clock. I am also in the legal field, and I have never known an attorney to be so dedicated to their client. She answered e-mails almost immediately, any time of the day, evening, and weekends. The result: My husband ended up having to pay more money than if he had just paid me per his own pre-nup a year earlier. I also believe Betsy's fees to be very reasonable for the amount of time, energy and effort she put into my case. I would highly recommend Betsy for a good result in your case!

Jason
May 15, 2015

I retained Betsy for a child support modification case. I was stationed overseas at the time but she made it very easy for me to handle everything that needed to be done. Every time I submitted paperwork and had a question regarding the case there would be an email for me answering all questions. She made herself available to me by telephone since I was not able to be there in person. The professionalism in the way she handled herself and the legal advice provided allowed me to make some sensible decisions while protecting my rights at the same time. I really appreciated her time and effort put towards my case and would recommend her as an attorney to anyone seeking legal representation.

anonymous
November 1, 2014

I retained Betsy to fight a custody case that had been going on for almost three years and had covered 3 different states. My opinion of this case was that it was a complete mess by the time jurisdiction was turned over to Porter County Family Court. Betsy took control over this mess and was able to get everything organized, but because of continuous allegations from the father of the kids against my family and I and countless motions submitted by the opposing attorney it remained a very difficult case. It would take a book the size of the novel "War and Peace" to describe all the details in this case, but happily I can say that Betsy came out victorious in this war and now my family can have peace. Thanks Betsy for a job well done!

Don
November 1, 2018

Betsy is the absolute BEST attorney. I totally lucked out when I found her. She took the time to understand how a divorce was going to affect me personally as well as financially. I felt as though a friend was guiding me through a process that, while painful, was necessary. The other attorney played games and stalled--for 3 years. Betsy navigated the roadblocks and brought it to a conclusion with a settlement that I was comfortable with. While it was one of the worst times of my life it was comforting to know that I had an advocate in my corner who always had my best interests in mind.

Jason
November 22, 2017

I retained Betsy again to handle my child support modification. The fact that this is only the second time I required her services was a huge relief. The first time, she made it so that my obligation was adjusted automatically upon termination of my child’s college attendance. I simply contacted the court house and notified them to make it happen. It was great to not have to go to court again that time. I required another modification two years later. I simply e-mailed Betsy and got a prompt response. She didn’t miss a beat. She was still very familiar with my case and got the ball rolling in a very timely manner. I still live out of state but that wasn’t a hinderance when dealing with her. If I had a question, I would e-mail. She would always respond that same day with accurate and clear information. If I had an urgent question or needed to talk to her, I called and was always able to speak directly with her. I truly appreciated her professionalism and dedication to her profession. I had another great outcome to my case and will definitely retain her services again in the future if needed. Her fees were very reasonable and there is not a single thing I could comment on in a negative way. Thank you Betsy for making a stressful situation as easy as possible. My wife and I greatly appreciate it!

Brittany
April 13, 2017

After talking to many lawyers, I finally made my decision to hire Betsy. She is honest, straightforward, offers every possible outcome, and thoroughly walked me through the entire process of this horrible custody battle I have going on. Just attended court this morning and walked away with everything we talked about and I wanted. It's not completely over but it's a huge step in a positive direction! She knows her stuff! Highly recommend to anyone! I'm very happy so far and will post again after all this is over with!

anonymous
December 1, 2016

Betsy's helped me negotiate the terms of my divorce. She was easy to work with and efficient. Her assistant was very helpful as well.

Richard
April 30, 2016

Most professional attorney I've ever dealt with. This attorney will tell you straight forward the way things work. Best decision I've ever made hiring Betsy Walits!

Tim
February 21, 2016

Attorney Walits is simply amazing! My previous attorney had royally screwed up my divorce case and it was a total mess. Attorney Walits listened to my concerns and honestly understood the fine details of my case. She is what we are all searching for in an attorney. She fought for me and we won!!! I cannot stress enough the hard work she put into representing me and her rates are very affordable. Don't go anywhere else and spend your valuable money on an attorney that you hope will fight for you. Attorney Walits is a fighter and I am so glad that I found her. If you want to win, she is definately the one to hire. You will not be dissapointed!

anonymous
August 10, 2015

Betsy Waltis is an Amazing attorney. She goes above and beyond for her clients. She is hard working and honest. Betsy gives it her all in tough situations. Betsy treats you more than just a client or number. She keeps you very informed and quick to return calls even on vacation. She goes the extra mile and beyond any attorney I have ever met. I highly recommend Betsy. Hiring Betsy for my divorce was the best decision I ever made. I am very grateful to her and her staff for how hard they worked to get me through a long difficult divorce.

anonymous
June 1, 2015

I retained Betsy to represent me in my divorce. My ex-husband was also an attorney. He wrote our pre-nup himself, but after we agreed to divorce, he didn't want to stand by it. Many attorneys would not go up against another attorney, but not Betsy. She fought very hard for me, for over a year, and never gave up. I would have given up way before she did, just to end it. Betsy was extremely responsive via e-mail, which I prefer. She communicated with me, in detail, until I completely understood and I had no more questions, comments or concerns. I never felt cut off or that she was watching the clock. I am also in the legal field, and I have never known an attorney to be so dedicated to their client. She answered e-mails almost immediately, any time of the day, evening, and weekends. The result: My husband ended up having to pay more money than if he had just paid me per his own pre-nup a year earlier. I also believe Betsy's fees to be very reasonable for the amount of time, energy and effort she put into my case. I would highly recommend Betsy for a good result in your case!

Jason
May 15, 2015

I retained Betsy for a child support modification case. I was stationed overseas at the time but she made it very easy for me to handle everything that needed to be done. Every time I submitted paperwork and had a question regarding the case there would be an email for me answering all questions. She made herself available to me by telephone since I was not able to be there in person. The professionalism in the way she handled herself and the legal advice provided allowed me to make some sensible decisions while protecting my rights at the same time. I really appreciated her time and effort put towards my case and would recommend her as an attorney to anyone seeking legal representation.

anonymous
November 1, 2014

I retained Betsy to fight a custody case that had been going on for almost three years and had covered 3 different states. My opinion of this case was that it was a complete mess by the time jurisdiction was turned over to Porter County Family Court. Betsy took control over this mess and was able to get everything organized, but because of continuous allegations from the father of the kids against my family and I and countless motions submitted by the opposing attorney it remained a very difficult case. It would take a book the size of the novel "War and Peace" to describe all the details in this case, but happily I can say that Betsy came out victorious in this war and now my family can have peace. Thanks Betsy for a job well done!