Uncontested divorce
Flat fee covering petition, settlement agreement and the final hearing when both parties agree.
Central Iowa families since 2011
You will always know what this is costing
Most estate and uncontested family matters are handled on a flat fee agreed in writing before we start. Hourly matters get a monthly statement with every entry itemized.
15 yrspracticing in Iowa
2attorneys, no call center
Flat feeon most estate work
Free30 minute consult
Practice areas
What we handle
If your matter falls outside these areas we will tell you at the consultation and point you to someone who handles it.
Contested divorce and custody
Retainer based representation through mediation, temporary orders and trial if needed.
Will and estate plan
Will, financial power of attorney, healthcare directive and beneficiary review for one person.
Revocable living trust
Trust document, pour over will, and help retitling accounts and real property into the trust.
Probate administration
Full administration of an Iowa estate from opening through final report and closing.
Guardianship and conservatorship
Petitions for an adult family member who can no longer manage care or finances.
Our firm
Two attorneys who answer their own phones
Jennifer Hallberg and Andres Reyes started the firm in 2011 after both spent years at larger Des Moines practices. It stayed small on purpose. The attorney at your consultation is the attorney at your hearing, and clients get a direct email address rather than a general inbox.
•The attorney you meet is the attorney who handles your file
•Written fee agreement before any work begins
•Evening and Saturday consultations for clients who cannot miss work
Reviews
Client feedback
“I had been putting off a will for nine years because I assumed it would be complicated and expensive. It was one meeting, a flat fee, and a signing appointment.”
Doug F., estate planning client
“She told me at the first meeting which parts of what I wanted were realistic and which were not. Nobody else had done that.”
Kristin L., custody matter
“When my father died I had no idea what probate even meant. They walked me through every filing and never made me feel behind.”
Omar D., probate client
FAQ
Before you call
What happens at the free consultation?
You spend about thirty minutes with an attorney describing your situation. You leave knowing what the process looks like, roughly how long it takes, and what it will cost. There is no charge and no obligation to hire us.
How long does an Iowa divorce take?
Iowa has a ninety day waiting period from the date the other party is served, so nothing finalizes faster than that. An uncontested divorce usually closes in three to four months. Contested matters with custody or property disputes commonly run nine months to over a year.
Do I really need a trust or is a will enough?
For many Iowa families a will plus proper beneficiary designations does the job. A trust makes sense when you own property in more than one state, want to avoid probate delay, or need to control how and when a beneficiary receives money. We will tell you honestly which one fits.
What do you need from me at the first meeting?
Bring anything relevant that you already have: existing court orders, a prior will, deeds, or account statements. If you have none of it, come anyway. Most first meetings start with a conversation, not a document review.
Contact
Talk to an attorney
Send a short description of your situation and we will call you back within one business day to schedule the consultation.
Phone(515) 555-0164
Address500 E Locust St, Suite 320, Des Moines, IA 50309, Des Moines, Iowa
HoursMon to Fri 8:30am to 5:30pm, evening consultations by appointment
AreaPolk, Dallas and Warren counties