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Find Family Law Attorneys Near You in West Des Moines, IA
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15 attorneys listed
Updated May 2026
West Des Moines, IA
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Showing 15 family law attorneys in West Des Moines, IA
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Hope Law Firm
5022 Grand Ridge Dr Suite 200, West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 298-5056 hopelawfirm.com
Tollakson Law
2700 Westown Pkwy #330, West Des Moines, IA 50266
(515) 421-9244 tollaksonlaw.com
Shindler, Anderson, Goplerud & Weese P.C.
5015 Grand Ridge Dr UNIT 100, West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 223-4567 sagwlaw.com
Feitelson Law Firm - Des Moines Family Law Lawyer
1200 Valley W Dr #606, West Des Moines, IA 50266
(515) 267-1265 feitelsonlaw.com
The Law Offices of Mark R. Hinshaw, PLC
1200 Valley W Dr STE 208, West Des Moines, IA 50266
(515) 222-1410 hawkeyedivorce.com
Coppola Hockenberg Law Firm
2100 Westown Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 453-1055 wdmlawyers.com
Mayorga Law Office, P.L.C.
312 5th St Apt 102, West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 850-5527 mayorgalawoffice.com
Neighborhood Law Group of Iowa, P.C.
1601 W Lakes Pkwy Ste 210, West Des Moines, IA 50266
(515) 225-1499 nlgiowa.com
Greenberg Law, PLLC
2600 Westown Pkwy #106, West Des Moines, IA 50266
(515) 635-5298 greenberglawia.com
Hutchinson Law Firm, PLC
4090 Westown Pkwy Suite 102, West Des Moines, IA 50266
(515) 216-0624 hutchlawdm.com
Hockett-Clark Law Offices
5550 Wild Rose Ln #400, West Des Moines, IA 50266
(515) 247-9293 hockett-clarklawfirm.com
Charlotte Ellen Keul
1055 Jordan Creek Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50266
(515) 255-3559 hopelawfirm.com
Tara L. Hofbauer
5015 Grand Ridge Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 850-1505 sagwlaw.com
Ryan E. Weese - Shindler, Anderson, Goplerud & Weese P.C.
5015 Grand Ridge Dr UNIT 100, West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 223-4567 sagwlaw.com
Ryan Gravett
5015 Grand Ridge Dr UNIT 100, West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 223-4567 sagwlaw.com
Family law attorneys in West Des Moines Iowa help clients with divorce child custody child support and spousal maintenance matters. Iowa law requires a 90-day waiting period for divorce from the date of filing. Local attorneys understand Polk County court procedures and can guide you through these sensitive issues.
What Does a Family Law Attorney in West Des Moines Cost?
Family law attorney fees in West Des Moines Iowa typically range from 200 to 400 dollars per hour. Some attorneys offer flat fees for uncontested divorces starting around 2,500 dollars. Retainers often range from 2,000 to 5,000 dollars depending on case complexity. Costs vary by case. This is general information not legal advice.
* Cost estimates are general ranges based on publicly available data and compiled using automated research tools. Actual fees vary by attorney and case complexity. This is not legal advice — consult directly with an attorney for fee specifics.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the residency requirement for divorce in Iowa?
At least one spouse must have lived in Iowa for one year before filing. For West Des Moines residents the petition is filed in Polk County District Court.
How is child custody decided in Iowa?
Iowa courts decide custody based on the childs best interest under Iowa Code Section 598.41. The court considers factors like the childs safety stability and each parents ability to support the childs development.
What factors affect spousal support in Iowa?
Iowa courts consider the length of the marriage each spouses income and earning capacity and the standard of living during the marriage. Spousal support can be temporary or permanent under Iowa Code Section 598.21A.
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