Des Moines Iowa Divorce and Child Custody Lawyer
The truth is, no matter how amicable a divorce may be for the parents, a divorce is rarely good for the children involved. Through all the arguments, decisions and financial considerations, it is critically important to protect your children's best interests. That is one area where the right lawyer can make a decisive difference.
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At Graves Law Firm, P.C., we know that it's easy to let frustration and anger get in the way of the right child custody decision. It is natural that each parent wants to spend the most time possible with his or her children. Family law judges see things that way, too. That's why hiring a lawyer who has extensive experience with guardian ad litem services, the juvenile court system and Iowa family social services is so important.
Will your pending divorce include tough child custody issues? Do you need your original shared custody or visitation schedule changed to respond to changes in your family? Contact a Des Moines child custody attorney at our Iowa law office to discuss your child custody matters.
We are recognized by family law courts throughout central Iowa for our commitment to keeping the child's interests paramount in divorce and child custody cases. We offer a full range of services, including:
- Child custody and visitation rights
- Child support: obtaining support, modifying child support and enforcing orders
- Custodial child relocation petitions, custodial parent move-away
- Modifications of child custody, visitation and schedule changes
- Paternity actions
- Termination of parental rights
- Grandparents' visitation rights
Children in the Middle
The state of Iowa requires that the parents attend a court-approved course (often called "Children in the Middle") that discusses the affects of divorce on children. For more information about this class, please visit the Iowa Judicial Branch Website.
Call us toll free at 877-571-2870 or contact our Polk County lawyer online to schedule a free consultation about your child custody concerns. We represent clients in the greater Des Moines area and throughout central Iowa.
