Family Law Attorneys
When a person has to contact a lawyer, it usually means they are in trouble of some kind. Perhaps of all the areas of law though, none is more emotional and draining then having to deal with a divorce. There are so many complicated issues to resolve, not to mention the fact a relationship is ending. Important decisions about property, debts, and the children have to be made. At the law firm of Graves Law Firm, P.C., in Des Moines, Iowa, we get to know our clients and their families and provide cost-effective solutions for their family law matters. If you have a family law legal concern, please contact our office by phone at 515.309.3776 to arrange for your free initial consultation.
Iowa Family Law Attorneys
Our firm has experience in representing family law clients in all legal areas involving a divorce, including the following:
- Divorce - Iowa is a no-fault state, which means there does not have to be cause in order to file.
- Division of property and debt - Iowa mandates equitable division of property and debt, which means that the court determines what each party deserves.
- Child custody - Of all the divorce related issues, this is usually one of the most important issues in dispute. Iowa does have a preference for joint custody. Our lawyers personalize the custody case and find out what is in the best interests of the child. We research both parents and get to know the family so as to best present our clients' side.
- Child support - Amounts are set by established guidelines that are based on income of the two parents.
- Visitation - Visitation is a very important question. Iowa wants to have both parents to have visitation rights. However, parents need to be able to demonstrate that they can act in the best interest of the child in order to have visitation rights. We have experience with hearings in these matters.
- Spousal support - Generally not given unless it is a marriage of long duration.
- Modifications of previous divorce and support orders.
- Termination of parental rights due to abandonment (no contact with the child) or for other good cause such as abuse or neglect.
- Paternity Actions
- Adoptions
- Grandparent Rights
- Guardian ad Litem
We also assist clients who have never been married and have child custody and support legal problems.
We take it personally
For many lawyers, what they do is just a job. That's not the case with us. We take it personally. We want to see our clients better off, moving in the right direction. If you have a family law legal concern, please contact our office. Call our office by phone at 515.309.3776 to arrange for your free initial consultation.
Graves Law Firm, P.C.
1211 Vine St., Suite 2110 • West Des Moines, IA 50265 • 515.309.3776
The law firm of Graves Law Firm, P.C. provides legal representation to criminal and family law clients throughout the Des Moines, Iowa area including Clive, Waukee, Indianola, Johnston, Urbandale, West Des Moines, Windsor Heights, Polk County, Story County, Warren County, Madison County, and Dallas County.