Atty. Katherine Ridenour

Atty. Katherine Ridenour

Katherine Ridenour joined Burt Blee in 2019. Katherine focuses her practice on all areas of family law, including dissolution of marriage, custody disputes, paternity, child support, and adoption.

Fort Wayne Fort Wayne 15 yrs experience 15 year
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Profile Summary

About Katherine Ridenour at a glance

Katherine Ridenour is a Partner based in Fort Wayne, Indiana, practicing at Burt, Blee, Dixon, Sutton & Bloom, LLP. They have 15+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2011. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, and family law. Admitted to practice in Indiana (2011). Educated at Western Michigan Thomas M. Cooley Law School (J.D., 2011) and Purdue University (B.S., 2005). Serands clients in Fort Wayne, IN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Katherine Ridenour joined Burt Blee in 2019
  • Katherine focuses her practice on all areas of family law, including dissolution of marriage, custody disputes, paternity, child support, and adoption
  • Katherine also practices in the areas of general litigation and appellate law
  • Prior to entering law school, Katherine devoted a great deal of time operating and managing several of her family’s businesses
  • Her business sense provides for a pragmatic perspective in domestic relations cases
  • Following law school, Katherine served as judicial law clerk for Judges Nancy E. Boyer and Daniel G. Heath in the Civil Division of the Allen Superior Court

Practice Areas Explained

Katherine Ridenour's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Katherine Ridenour handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

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Child Custody & Visitation

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Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Indiana

Practicing law in Indiana. Legal matters in Indiana are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Fort Wayne are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Indiana state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Indiana brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Indiana courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Katherine Ridenour

Where is Katherine Ridenour's law office located?
Katherine Ridenour's law practice is located in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The firm is Burt, Blee, Dixon, Sutton & Bloom, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Katherine Ridenour handle?
Katherine Ridenour focuses on divorce, child custody, family law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Indiana.
How long has Katherine Ridenour practiced law?
Katherine Ridenour has 15+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2011.
Where did Katherine Ridenour go to law school?
Katherine Ridenour earned their education at (J.D., 2011); (B.S., 2005).
How can I contact Katherine Ridenour for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Western Michigan Thomas M. Cooley Law School
- 2011
B.S.
Purdue University
- 2005

Bar Admissions

Indiana
Admitted: 2011

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