Des Moines Child Custody Attorney
In many cases, child custody cases turn into child custody battles even though the parents did not intend it to go that way. A child custody attorney in Des Moines, for example, can help the parents decide on the best course of action for the child.
Interviewing a child custody attorney in Des Moines
Not all child custody attorneys in Des Moines may be right for you. It is important to find a Des Moines child custody lawyer with the right qualifications and experience. When you are looking at child custody attorneys in Des Moines, contact more than one. Some things to look for in a Des Moines child custody attorney include the following:
- Des Moines child custody attorney with extensive and positive experience in family law and the court system
- Des Moines child custody lawyer who is able to answer your questions
- A child custody attorney in Des Moines who is concerned about your child’s safety
- Des Moines custody attorney who is concerned about your child’s relationship with you
- A child custody law firm in Des Moines which returns your phone calls and treats you with compassion and respect
Find a skilled, experienced child custody attorney in Des Moines
If you fail to reach an agreement with your former spouse, you will most likely wind up in court. You need to be as prepared as possible when you walk into that courtroom in order to get what you want. A child custody attorney in Des Moines, who has had both extensive and positive experience in dealing with the court system, is familiar with what a judge will take into consideration when making a decision.
Des Moines child custody attorneys are familiar with decision factors
A family court judge takes many factors into consideration when making a careful decision in the best interest of the child. Some of the factors include the following:
- Your child’s age, gender, and health
- Emotional ties between your child and you and your ex-spouse
- Each spouse’s attitude about your child fostering a good relationship with the other
- Each spouse’s willingness and ability to provide for your child’s food, shelter, clothing, and medical care
Be prepared as possible when you walk into that courtroom in order and get what is best for your child and you. A Des Moines divorce lawyer familiar with family law can assist you.
We take legal action to protect your child
You know what is best for your children, and we know how to work with you to achieve your goals. Contact Hope Law Firm, PLC to speak with one of our dedicated and experienced Des Moines child custody attorneys.
Find out more about Hope Law Firm, P.L.C.'s lawyers by reviewing their personal bios:
Andrew L. Hope
Email address: Andrew L. Hope
A previous property claims adjuster, Andrew Hope devotes his practice to helping clients resolve personal trauma legal issues. He is also a partner in the Galveston-based law firm, Arguello, Hope & Associates, PLLC.
Areas of practice
Admitted to practice
- Texas, 2003
- Iowa, 2004
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of Iowa, 2005
Education
- University of Iowa College of Law, J.D., 2002
- University of Iowa, B.A., Political Science,1999
Cynthia Lange
Cynthia Lange graduated from Iowa State University with her B.A. in Political Science in 2001. She received her Juris Doctorate from Drake Law School in 2004. She was then admitted to the Iowa Bar in 2005. Cynthia joined the Marberry Law Firm, P.C. in May 2005 as an associate attorney, assisting clients mainly in the areas of family, juvenile, and criminal law until October 2007. After her tenure at the Marberry Law Firm, P.C., Cynthia was hired on at EMC Risk Services where she managed workers' compensation and general liability claims for large-deductible and self-insured clients. She left EMC Risk Services in 2009 to start her own law practice.
Cynthia is currently a member of the Iowa State Bar Association, Polk County Bar Association, and a board member of the Polk County Organization of Women Attorneys.
Cynthia has lived in the Des Moines area since the age of 3, and is proud to be a citizen of Iowa. Both Cynthia, and her husband, Jared Lange, strive to be civic minded in the Des Moines area and the surrounding communities, through both their jobs and extracurricular activities. When not working, they enjoy frequenting local restaurants and supporting small locally owned businesses in the area, camping at Saylorville, Red Rock, and Aquahbi, and trying wines at the many various local wineries in the area.
Charlotte Ellen Keul
Charlotte received her Bachelor of Arts (Anthropology with specialization in Archaeology) from the University of Iowa in May 1997 and her Juris Doctorate from Drake University Law School in May 2003. Charlotte was a collegiate swimmer and soccer player at the University of Iowa. Charlotte is a member of Iowa State Bar Association.
Charlotte practices primarily in the area of divorce and child custody, visitation and child support litigation. She is a strong supporter of alternative dispute resolution and she has completed the Iowa State Bar accredited mediation training course.
Charlotte is an avid photographer and enjoys spending her free time with her husband, Brian, and their two children, Ellen and Anthony, as well as following the Iowa Hawkeyes.
Contact us
When you need an Iowa attorney to handle your divorce, child custody case, property insurance claim, or personal injury matter, call Hope Law Firm, P.L.C. at 515.255.3559 or contact us online.
