Divorce
Divorce Lawyers in Des Moines
If you are going through a divorce, the decisions you make now could have a large impact on your future financial security and family relationships. Too often, people make decisions based on anger and end up making their divorce more contentious and costly than it needs to be.
At the law firm of Kragnes & Associates in Des Moines, Iowa, we will take the time to explain Iowa law and how it applies to your unique situation. Once you understand the law, you can make better decisions based on facts instead of emotions.
Our lawyers will guide you though each of the issues that needs to be resolved in your divorce, including:
- Marital property division. In Iowa, equitable distribution is the law when it comes to marital property division. However, equitable does not necessarily mean fifty-fifty. For example, if you are a high-wage earner and your spouse is a stay-at-home parent, the court may award a greater property share to the stay-at-home parent.
- Spousal support. In Iowa, the court may order temporary and permanent alimony in long-term marriages if one of the parties has a financial need and the other can afford to pay.
- Child custody. This can be one of the most contentious areas of divorce. See our child custody page for more information.
- Child support. State child support guidelines will determine how much child support you are obligated to pay or entitled to receive. See our child support page for more information.
Most divorces are resolved by agreement before they get to court. Our lawyers are trained in alternative dispute resolution (ADR) techniques such as mediation and can help you and your spouse reach an amicable divorce settlement. However, sometimes litigation is needed to protect your rights and ensure you get a settlement agreement that you can live with. To negotiate from a position of strength, our lawyers prepare each case as if it were going to trial.
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To discuss your divorce with one of our lawyers, call (866) 409-0221 toll free or fill out the contact form on this site. We serve clients in Des Moines and throughout Iowa.
