Frequently Asked Questions

If you are going through a divorce, need help with child custody or support, want to modify an existing court order, or have other family law needs, you probably have a number of questions. Below, Family Law Solutions of Iowa, LLC provides answers to some of our clients’ most commonly asked questions. If you have any questions about the answers we gave or if you do not see your questions listed below, please reach out to us today at (515-305-3474) and schedule a consultation. You can rely on our attorneys for well-informed advice and personalized guidance.

If you do not find the answer to your question below, contact Family Law Solutions of Iowa, LLC 515-639-3000.

Whether you have lost your job, your child’s needs have changed, or your ex-spouse has remarried, the Court may allow you to revisit your agreements to help create a new plan that may better fit your situation. To modify any terms, you and your ex must agree, or a judge must agree, that the modification is warranted and in your family’s best interest. A family lawyer can help you with this complicated procedure. Call our firm at 515-639-3000 for effective legal services and sound guidance.

There are no excuses for domestic abuse, and the Court takes allegations very seriously. If you are being physically harmed or emotionally abused by someone in your household, an attorney can help you file a civil protective order against your abuser.

Yes. You can file a divorce, custody, or modification case in Iowa without an attorney. If you proceed in a case without a lawyer, you are known as a pro se litigant. You can find these forms on the Iowa Supreme Court website. These forms are free to download or print. You should not pay for forms from other websites.

The state of Iowa requires a filing fee for most family law matters. For example, the typical filing fee for a divorce is $265.00. However, there is no filing fee to file a Petition for Relief from Domestic Abuse. Iowa does allow a potential litigant to file a special affidavit asking the court to defer the filing fee. Attorney fees are a negotiation item between the client and the attorney. Family Law Solutions of Iowa, LLC charges a reasonable, middle-of-the-road hourly fee for most family law matters. With a guaranteed fixed fee, you can expect to know exactly what you will pay before we begin working.

Divorce isn’t a solution that any couple considers lightly. Most cases will be settled in mediation, which is the process by which a neutral third party steps in to help parties and their attorneys negotiate the terms of their settlement. Once an agreement is reached, it will be submitted to the Court for approval.