Our Practice

Divorce & Family Law

Our divorce and family law practice based in Cedar Rapids is established upon delivery of effective and timely solutions to spousal and family disputes. For nearly seven decades we have combined technical knowledge of Iowa divorce and family law and patience with tactical, aggressive advocacy to achieve our clients’ goals in settlement or in trial. Our experience is in all stages and all categories of contested and uncontested Iowa divorce and family law proceedings, including:

• Divorce
• Paternity/Parentage/Paternity Disestablishment
• Equitable Division of Property
• Alimony / Spousal Support
• Child Custody and Physical Care
• Visitation and Alternate Care
• Child Support
• Medical Support
• Post High School Educational Subsidy
• Child Relocation
• Interstate Custody Disputes
• Child Abduction
• Grandparent Visitation
• Domestic Abuse
• Post-Decree Modification of Decrees
• Post-Decree Enforcement of Decrees
• Mediation
• Adoption
• Pre-Nuptial Agreements
• Marital Agreements
• Separation Agreements
• Attorney and Guardian ad Litem Services for Minors
• Trial Law
• Appellate Practice
• Juvenile Law
  • Child in Need of Assistance
  • Permanency Planning
  • Delinquency
  • Investigative Assessment Appeals

We strive to provide strong legal representation to our clients at a fair attorney fee. We expect of ourselves clear and prompt communication with our clients. Our approach is to structure case strategy and outcome planning around our clients’ specific short-term and long-term personal and family goals. We are committed to dispute resolution in settlement aligned with our clients’ goals. Yet, despite our best efforts, not every divorce and family law matter can be resolved in settlement. Our historical emphasis as a law firm in trial and civil litigation serves as the foundation of our divorce and family law advocacy and case presentation inside Iowa courts.

VISIT our Practice Area Overview page for more information on other areas of practice.