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Custody Attorney Des Moines
Navigating child custody matters requires a thoughtful approach that puts the needs and well-being of the child first. At Hope Law Firm, we understand the emotional complexity involved in these situations. A child custody lawyer at our firm can help guide you through the process, ensuring that the child's best interests are at the forefront of every decision. Hope Law Firm comprehends the intricacies of child custody law and works diligently to achieve resolutions that serve the child's welfare and parental rights. Whether negotiating custody agreements or representing clients in court, Hope Law Firm is committed to providing sound legal representation.
For guidance tailored to your needs, contact a child custody attorney at Hope Law Firm: (515) 298-5056.
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If you’re looking for someone to handle your case and want someone that’s going to do a good job while you let them work, then I highly recommend Hope.
Rich Grimes
S"Highly Recommend!"
He is hardworking to help you in any way he can. He tells you how it is and is a real person!
Shaun Arispe
S"Very great guy to work with"
He helped me get what I needed to be able to have my children in my life again.
Shaun Arispe
D"Overly Satisfied With My Experience"
I was very confident that they both had mine and my child's best interest at heart.
Danielle Blowers
A"Our family is whole again."
They fought with unwavering dedication, guided us with compassion, and always kept our family’s best interest at heart.
Ashley Walter
A"Our Family Is Whole Again"
They fought with unwavering dedication, guided us with compassion, and always kept our family’s best interest at heart.
Ashley Walter
D"I was able to bring my daughter home"
They fought tirelessly to protect my rights as a parent, but most importantly my daughter’s best interest.
Dae1 Pop
D"I Will Forever Be Grateful"
Going through a custody battle was one of the hardest experiences of my life, but they guided me every step of the way.
Dae1 Pop
C"They were very communicative and knowledgeable"
Debra made sure to keep my child's best interest in mind the entire time and was also honest when she thought something I was thinking wouldn't be perceived well if we did end up in court.
Chelsea Brown
A"Invaluable Support from Jennifer Russell"
Jennifer Russell's care and professionalism made a significant difference during my challenging time.
Andrea
J"Got Visitation with My Daughter"
Adam was such a compassionate and caring attorney.
Jennifer Jackson
K"Great people, great place!"
Adam and Shelby helped me with my case and answered all my questions quickly.
Kurtis Vogler
K"Great people, great place"
Adam Naset and Shelby helped me with custody and answered all my questions quickly.
Kurtis Vogler
D"I’m very appreciative"
I'm very appreciative of the effort and support.
Devon Adair
D"They helped me out so much"
They helped me out so much and made sure I was taken care of.
Devon Adair
C"Katie did an amazing job!"
Shelby was very responsive and Katie did an amazing job.
Cassie Beck
N"Everything was amazing!"
They are so helpful and responsive.
Nicole Dreckman
C"Katie Did an Amazing Job"
I was very happy with the work they did for me. Shelby was very responsive and Katie did a great job.
Cassie Beck
N"Everything Was Amazing!"
They are so helpful and responsive.
Nicole Dreckman
D"Highly Recommend Hope Law Firm"
Bronwyn was very informative and helpful regarding custody jurisdiction.
Deya Lozano
A"Kindness and Patience Were Excellent"
Brian Meyers helped our family with a custody agreement. His kindness and patience were excellent.
Amy Buckendahl
L"A Life-Changing Win"
After the court proceedings, I did in fact WIN custody of BOTH my children. This was an entire life-changing moment.
Levi Peterson
B"Highly Recommend Hiring Her"
Explained everything in detail so I wasn't confused.
Brianna Knust
R"Happiest Man Alive"
Jennifer got me exactly what I wanted 50/50 shared custody of my son.
Robert Nussbaum
R"Happiest Man Alive"
Jennifer got me exactly what I wanted: 50/50 shared custody of my son. Tears of joy all day long.
Robert Nussbaum
J"Helped Me Win My Case"
They helped me prepare for court and win my case.
Jasmin Garcia
J"They Made Me Feel at Ease"
They made an extremely stressful situation seamless through each mediation and court hearing.
Jasmin Garcia
J"Thankful for Their Hard Work"
Thankful for her assistant for all their hard work.
Justin Richards
J"Process Better and Less Stressful"
Thankful for all their hard work. They made the process better and less stressful for sure!
Justin Richards
T"Great Experience with Legal Team"
I had a great experience with the legal team regarding my children's custody arrangements.
Tory Webb
I Couldn’t Have Asked for More
I couldn’t have asked for more than what Scott L brought to the table as an attorney. I was really able to give the retainer and just let him and his team work on my custody case. If I had any questions, I would get an almost immediate answer through email, and if it was more complex, I would receive a phone call right away. If you’re looking for someone to handle your case and want someone that’s going to do a good job while you let them work, then I highly recommend Hope.
Rich Grimes
Highly Recommend!
Ryan was my attorney for a custody case for my children. He helped me get what I needed to be able to have my children in my life again. He is hardworking to help you in any way he can. He tells you how it is and is a real person! Very great guy to work with! Highly recommend!
Shaun Arispe
Very great guy to work with
Ryan was my attorney for a custody case for my children. He helped me get what I needed to be able to have my children in my life again. He is hardworking to help you in any way he can. He tells you how it is and is a real person! Very great guy to work with! Highly recommend!
Shaun Arispe
Overly Satisfied With My Experience
I am overly satisfied with my experience with Ryan and Shelby! They helped me get my custody agreement modified. Communication between them both was quick, and they answered all of my questions and provided me with detailed information. I was very confident that they both had mine and my child's best interest at heart. When the time came for our hearing, Ryan made me feel very comfortable and safe.
Danielle Blowers
Our family is whole again.
We are beyond grateful for Ryan and Shelby and everything they did to bring my fiancé’s daughter home. Throughout such an emotional and difficult process, they fought with unwavering dedication, guided us with compassion, and always kept our family’s best interest at heart. Thanks to their hard work and expertise, our family is whole again. We cannot recommend Ryan with Hope Law Firm enough to anyone who needs a lawyer who truly cares and will fight for them.
Ashley Walter
Our Family Is Whole Again
We are beyond grateful for Ryan and Shelby and everything they did to bring my fiancé’s daughter home. Throughout such an emotional and difficult process, they fought with unwavering dedication, guided us with compassion, and always kept our family’s best interest at heart. Thanks to their hard work and expertise, our family is whole again. We cannot recommend Ryan with Hope Law Firm enough to anyone who needs a lawyer who truly cares and will fight for them.
Ashley Walter
I was able to bring my daughter home
I can’t thank Ryan and Shelby enough for everything they did for me and my family. Going through a custody battle was one of the hardest experiences of my life, but they guided me every step of the way with compassion, honesty, and determination. They fought tirelessly to protect my rights as a parent, but most importantly my daughter’s best interest. Because of their hard work, I was able to bring my daughter home where she belongs. I will forever be grateful for their dedication and expertise. If you are looking for an attorney who truly cares and will fight for you, I recommend Hope Law Firm and specifically Ryan Muldoon.
Dae1 Pop
I Will Forever Be Grateful
I can’t thank Ryan and Shelby enough for everything they did for me and my family. Going through a custody battle was one of the hardest experiences of my life, but they guided me every step of the way with compassion, honesty, and determination. They fought tirelessly to protect my rights as a parent, but most importantly my daughter’s best interest. Because of their hard work, I was able to bring my daughter home where she belongs. I will forever be grateful for their dedication and expertise. If you are looking for an attorney who truly cares and will fight for you, I recommend Hope Law Firm and specifically Ryan Muldoon.
Dae1 Pop
They were very communicative and knowledgeable
Worked with Erin and Debra for a pretty high-conflict custody case. They were very communicative and knowledgeable in every aspect. Debra made sure to keep my child's best interest in mind the entire time and was also honest when she thought something I was thinking wouldn't be perceived well if we did end up in court. We settled in mediation and I like to credit that to Debra. :)
Chelsea Brown
Invaluable Support from Jennifer Russell
During what was undoubtedly one of the most challenging times of my life, Jennifer Russell has proved to be an invaluable support. Jennifer is thorough in her approach, making sure I understood all my options for child custody. Her genuine care and empathy made a significant difference in my experience. Jennifer's professionalism and timely communication helped alleviate my stress in this emotional process. I am deeply grateful for her service and highly recommend her and her paralegal, Alexandra Campbell, to anyone facing similar circumstances.
Andrea
Got Visitation with My Daughter
I found the Hope Law Firm and I had not had visitation with my daughter, Hope, for 4 years. Adam Naset and Shelby Burns were the most amazing attorney and paralegal. It was an emotional ride through the case, but I finally got the visitation with my daughter! A case I don't think anyone else could have won for me! I would ONLY go to the Hope Law Firm if you are in need of help with anything they handle, especially divorce and custody cases. Adam was such a compassionate and caring attorney.... Shelby always answered my questions as fast as possible! We had to go all the way to trial and Adam helped me understand every step of the process! Just a really positive experience from beginning to end. Thank you, Adam and Shelby!
Jennifer Jackson
Great people, great place!
Great people, great place. I would recommend them to anyone. Adam and Shelby helped me with my case and they answered any questions I had, and it was a lot because I had never done child custody before. But they are top-notch and answered everything quickly. I will be using them in the future if I am in need of a lawyer. Thanks, Hope Law Firm!
Kurtis Vogler
Great people, great place
Great people, great place. I would recommend them to anyone. Adam Naset and Shelby helped me with my case, and they answered any questions I had—and it was a lot because I had never done child custody before—but they are top-notch and answered everything quickly. I will be using them in the future if I am in need of a lawyer. Thanks, Hope Law Firm!
Kurtis Vogler
I’m very appreciative
They helped me out so much and made sure I was taken care of. I’m very appreciative of the effort and support. I was lucky enough to work with Lauren Whitt and she made sure to get me the help I need with a custody battle.
Devon Adair
They helped me out so much
They helped me out so much and made sure I was taken care of. I’m very appreciative of the effort and support. I was lucky enough to work with Lauren, and she made sure to get me the help I need with a custody battle.
Devon Adair
Katie did an amazing job!
Katie and Shelby helped me with a custody case. I was very happy with the work they did for me. Shelby was very responsive and Katie did a great job. Shelby was great at answering questions and being thorough. Katie did an amazing job!
Cassie Beck
Everything was amazing!
Shelby and Katie helped me with a custody case and everything was amazing! They are so helpful and responsive. It didn’t matter how many questions I had or when I had them, they were always quick with their responses and always thoroughly explained what to expect. I highly recommend them for any custody case!
Nicole Dreckman
Katie Did an Amazing Job
Katie and Shelby helped me with a custody case. I was very happy with the work they did for me. Shelby was very responsive, and Katie did a great job. Shelby was great at answering questions and being thorough. Katie did an amazing job!
Cassie Beck
Everything Was Amazing!
Shelby and Katie helped me with a custody case, and everything was amazing! They are so helpful and responsive. It didn’t matter how many questions I had or when I had them, they were always quick with their responses and always thoroughly explained what to expect. I highly recommend them for any custody case!
Nicole Dreckman
Highly Recommend Hope Law Firm
Bronwyn was very informative and helpful answering questions regarding custody jurisdiction. I would highly recommend Hope Law Firm and Bronwyn.
Deya Lozano
Kindness and Patience Were Excellent
Brian Meyer helped our family with a custody agreement. His kindness and patience were excellent, and we appreciated his paralegal very much! She kept us updated on the process and helped us with our responsibilities.
Amy Buckendahl
A Life-Changing Win
Hope Law Firm has all the correct people in assisting you with your legal needs. I'm a single father of two children and was needing help with a custody battle. I reached out to Hope Law Firm in pure desperation. The chance of me achieving custody was pretty slim, but I wasn't going to go down without a fight; that's when I found Brian at Hope Law Firm. First impression of Brian was that he was very quick, knew exactly what I was after, and was confident he would take all the proper actions moving forward. Throughout the entire process, every time I would talk to Brian or his team, I always felt like everything was going to be okay, and I made the right choice. After the court proceedings and paperwork, I did in fact WIN custody of BOTH my children. This wasn't just a win for me. This was an entire life-changing moment that Hope Law Firm and Brian all made possible. Because of the entire team, my children will now grow up with a future. If you're reading this review in search of a law firm, pick up the phone and give them a call. I couldn't have been any more happy with Hope Law Firm. The price was right too, and they made the entire process swift, saving me tons of money and completing everything I asked for.
Levi Peterson
Highly Recommend Hiring Her
I had Brittany Salyars as a custody attorney and she is amazing! Very kind and super helpful and she was able to help me resolve the issues I had without losing too much and she explained everything to me in detail so I knew what she was going to do so I wasn't confused. I highly recommend hiring her as your attorney.
Brianna Knust
Happiest Man Alive
Jennifer got me exactly what I wanted: 50/50 shared custody of my son. Made me the happiest man alive when I got the news, tears of joy all day long.
Robert Nussbaum
Happiest Man Alive
Jennifer got me exactly what I wanted: 50/50 shared custody of my son... made me the happiest man alive when I got the news... tears of joy all day long...
Robert Nussbaum
Helped Me Win My Case
I worked with Jennifer and Alyssa for almost two years on my child custody case (typical timeline for COVID times and court). They were amazing and helped me win my case by telling me every way I could prepare for court and provide evidence to support my case. They made an extremely stressful and negative situation as seamless as possible through each mediation, and court hearing. Every conversation I had with Jennifer, she made me feel at ease and well-informed about court proceedings, and what to expect. Of course, this makes her sought-after and super busy, but each time we were in contact she made sure I had her full attention, and care towards my case. I definitely recommend this law firm!
Jasmin Garcia
They Made Me Feel at Ease
I worked with Jennifer and Alyssa for almost two years on my child custody case (typical timeline for COVID times and court). They were amazing and helped me win my case by telling me every way I could prepare for court and provide evidence to support my case. They made an extremely stressful and negative situation as seamless as possible through each mediation and court hearing. Every conversation I had with Jennifer, she made me feel at ease and well-informed about court proceedings and what to expect. Of course, this makes her sought after and super busy, but each time we were in contact she made sure I had her full attention, and care towards my case. I definitely recommend this law firm!
Jasmin Garcia
Thankful for Their Hard Work
We were thrown a curveball and forced into a custody battle and we were very unprepared. We were referred by a friend to use Jordan and thankful for her assistant for all their hard work. They made the process better and less stressful for sure!
Justin Richards
Process Better and Less Stressful
We were thrown a curveball and forced into a custody battle, and we were very unprepared. We were referred by a friend to use Jordan and thankful for her assistant for all their hard work. They made the process better and less stressful for sure!
Justin Richards
Great Experience with Legal Team
I had a great experience with the legal team regarding my children's custody arrangements.
At Hope Law Firm, we are dedicated to guiding clients across Iowa and Nebraska through challenging legal matters with expertise and integrity. Our team brings compassion, proven results, and aggressive advocacy to every case, always keeping your best interests at heart.
We treat your family with dignity and provide clear, caring support.
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Over 125 years of combined experience navigating complex cases.
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Meet Our Compassionate Hope Law Firm Team
At Hope Law Firm, we’re dedicated to guiding individuals and families through life’s most challenging legal matters, serving communities across Iowa and Nebraska. With over 125 years of combined experience, our attorneys provide expert counsel in personal injury, workers’ compensation, medical malpractice, family law, insurance disputes, and criminal defense. We offer free initial consultations and, in many cases, you won’t pay unless we win for you. Backed by a proven trial record and numerous industry honors, we approach every case with compassion, integrity, and aggressive advocacy—always putting your needs first. Our goal is to deliver real results and renewed hope for your future. No matter where you are, you can count on us for responsive, reliable legal support.
Children's preferences may be considered by the court, depending on their age and maturity level. While a child's opinion is taken into account, it is not the sole factor in deciding custody. The court prioritizes the child's best interests above all when making decisions.
How do visitation rights work?
Visitation rights are granted to the non-custodial parent to ensure they maintain a relationship with the child. The visitation schedule is typically outlined in the custody agreement and may include weekends, holidays, and vacation periods. Both parents are encouraged to be flexible and communicate well for success.
Do I need a lawyer for custody cases?
While not required, having a lawyer can be beneficial for understanding your rights and navigating the legal system effectively. A lawyer can help draft custody agreements, represent you in court, and ensure that the custody arrangements are in your child's best interests. Legal advice is especially valuable if disputes arise.
How is custody determined?
Custody is determined by considering the best interests of the child. Factors may include the child's age, health, emotional ties with parents, parents' ability to care for the child, and the child's ties to home, school, and community. Courts aim to facilitate stability and continuity for the child.
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