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Melissa L. - Divorce Lawyer in Des Moines, Iowa
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Melissa L.

Attorney
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Des Moines, IA
18 Yrs Experience
Licensed in IA
City University School of Law

Seasoned negotiator, mediator, and attorney providing premier legal advice, services, and representation with backgrounds in the following but not limited to law areas: business/commercial (restaurant & manufacturing), contracts, education, employment, family and matrimonial, healthcare, real estate, and probate & wills/trusts

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Brad B. - Divorce Lawyer in Des Moines, Iowa
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July 28, 2023

Brad B.

Attorney
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Denison, Iowa
20 Yrs Experience
Licensed in IA NE
University of South Dakota

Business attorney with over 15 years of experience serving companies big and small with contracting including business, real estate and employment.

Christopher R. - Divorce Lawyer in Des Moines, Iowa
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March 9, 2025

Christopher R.

Owner-Manager
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Urbandale, Iowa
33 Yrs Experience
Licensed in IA IL, MO
Saint Louis University

Over the course of the past 30 years, in both General Counsel roles (3 times) and in private practice, I have built a successful national real estate transaction, construction, and environmental law practice

Alexander C. - Divorce Lawyer in Des Moines, Iowa
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August 23, 2025

Alexander C.

CEO
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Tampa, Florida
6 Yrs Experience
Licensed in IA IN, KY, MO, NJ
The George Washington University Law School

I am a solo practitioner that runs my own legal practice. I am currently licensed in 16 states and I'm working to expand that reach.

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Christopher L. - Divorce Lawyer in Des Moines, Iowa
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September 6, 2023

Christopher L.

Business Lawyer
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Minneapolis, MN, United States
15 Yrs Experience
Licensed in MN
New England School of Law

I have worked in banking, financial technology and technology as a legal and compliance executive who negotiates and drafts contracts, ensures products and services comply with applicable regulations, implements policies and procedures, oversees litigation, and manages corporate governance programs.

Kim G. - Divorce Lawyer in Des Moines, Iowa
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September 6, 2023

Kim G.

Business Lawyer
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Tallahassee
29 Yrs Experience
Licensed in FL
Florida State University College of Law

Attorney and mediator with extensive experience in negotiating, drafting, and managing contracts in the private, public, and nonprofit sectors.

Michael C. - Divorce Lawyer in Des Moines, Iowa
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September 6, 2023

Michael C.

self employed
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Sacramento area
45 Yrs Experience
Licensed in CA
Lincoln School of Law

40+ years handling litigation matters for employers and employees, defense and prosecution of personal injury matters, CalOsha defense, prepare employment contracts, non-compete clauses, established drug policies and franchise agreements. represented banks in commercial litigation , asset retrieval matters. conducted audits of insurance company claims on behalf of employers, defended contractors in toxic tort cases, handled appeals to the insurance commissioner on workers compensation rate classification matters

Christian D. - Divorce Lawyer in Des Moines, Iowa
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September 6, 2023

Christian D.

General Practice Attorney
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Austin, Texas
13 Yrs Experience
Licensed in TX
St. Mary's University - School of Law

Christian Davila received his Juris Doctorate from St. Mary’s University and becoming a member of the State Bar of Texas in 2013. Before law school, he studied at Texas A&M International University (TAMIU), and participated in multiple programs across various fields of study, including the University of Texas Medical Branch-School of Medicine’s “Early Medical School Acceptance Program,” and the Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities’ “National Internship Program” at the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C. Christian’s legal experience includes criminal law (both prosecution and defense), family law, transactional law, business litigation, real estate litigation, and general civil litigation. Christian was previously in-house counsel for a multi-million dollar apartment construction and management company, handling all property acquisition, document drafting, negotiations, and litigation. Christian is a former member of the American Association for Justice (formerly the Association of Trial Lawyers of America), and he has been distinguished by the National Trial Lawyers as one of their TOP 40 Civil Plaintiff attorneys in Texas UNDER 40 years old. He likes weightlifting, reading comicbooks, and being silly with his kids in his spare time.

Kahlee S. - Divorce Lawyer in Des Moines, Iowa
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September 6, 2023

Kahlee S.

Managing Partner
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Mount Dora, Florida
5 Yrs Experience
Licensed in FL
Barry University Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law

I opened Hestia Legal when I was 6 months pregnant with the focus on educating and assisting families in my community. While the majority of my practice revolves around Estate Planning, I have a history of experience with contract and general business agreement drafting, discovery drafting, and general litigation document drafting.

Nadir C. - Divorce Lawyer in Des Moines, Iowa
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September 6, 2023
Torrey L. - Divorce Lawyer in Des Moines, Iowa
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September 11, 2023

Torrey L.

Attorney
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Denver, CO
8 Yrs Experience
Licensed in CO
Emory University

Torrey Livenick, Esq. is a fourth generation Colorado lawyer. Although she was born in California and raised in Nevada, she spent every summer in Colorado and knew she planned to make Denver her home. After graduating from Bryn Mawr College with a degree in Classical Culture and Society, she returned to Las Vegas to work as a paralegal. Once she spent five years building her skills and confirming her interest, she attended Emory University School of Law. Torrey’s interests include trivia (she even was a contestant on Jeopardy! during her law school days), video games, playing with her cats, and the arts. She is active in pro bono organizations including Metro Volunteer Lawyers.

Peter H. - Divorce Lawyer in Des Moines, Iowa
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September 6, 2023

Peter H.

Attorney
Free Consultation
Los Angeles, California
15 Yrs Experience
Licensed in CA
Loyola Law School

Haber Law Firm, APC, is a transactional business law firm with a focus on small/mid-market business purchases and sales, outside general counsel, and start-up assistance for businesses in their early stages. Peter Haber started Haber Law Firm, APC after several years as a legal executive at Popcornopolis, a gourmet popcorn brand sold at groceries and stadiums nationwide. In this role, Peter served as the company’s sole in-house legal advisor as it related to all functions of the company’s operations, including dispute resolution, compliance, and employment law, to name a few. With his help and guidance, the company relocated its entire corporate and manufacturing operation, developed a new factory and warehouse, and was successfully acquired by private equity. Prior to this, Peter was a litigator and business attorney with distinguished Los Angeles litigation boutiques. Such matters included the representation of numerous businesses in litigation and in the resolution of pre-litigation disputes as well as the representation of professionals in liability defense matters, including hospitals, physicians, and brokers.

Divorce Legal Questions and Answers

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Dissolution Agreement

Washington

Asked on Jun 19, 2024

Can a dissolution agreement be enforced if one party fails to comply with its terms?

I am currently going through a divorce and my spouse and I have agreed to dissolve our marriage through a dissolution agreement. However, I have concerns that my spouse may not fulfill their obligations outlined in the agreement, such as dividing our assets and paying spousal support. I would like to know if the dissolution agreement can be enforced by the court if one party fails to comply with its terms, and what legal options are available to me if my spouse breaches the agreement.

Merry K.

Answered Jun 21, 2024

Generally, any sort of agreement can be enforced by a court. However, a court will look at such factors as whether each party was privy to all financial assets/debt at the time the agreement was signed; whether there was any appearance of coercion; whether each party was represented by counsel at the time of signing; whether any of the terms were unfair to one party at the time of signing; etc. It would be helpful for you to have the agreement approved and ordered into effectiveness by the judge, as part of the divorce proceedings. Once the agreement is in place, whether by just the two of you signing, or by a judge's approval, as part of the divorce proceedings (even after the divorce is finalized) if one party "breaches" the agreement, the other party can bring a motion before the court for breach of contract, and a judge can order the other party to comply. Similarly, a contract can be amended after it's signed, just like any other contract - I would advise you, at a minimum, to have your agreement reviewed by an attorney before you sign. And, please keep in mind, one should always use one's own attorney - one should never have one attorney review a contract for both parties, as there is an inherent conflict of interest. Also, your agreement needs provisions in it addressing what to do in case of conflict or breach - often, agreements have a provision that the parties to a divorce will use mediation at least twice if and when disputes arise.

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Divorce

Financial Affidavit

California

Asked on Dec 25, 2024

Can you provide guidance on how to accurately complete a Financial Affidavit?

I am currently going through a divorce, and as part of the legal process, I am required to submit a Financial Affidavit. I want to ensure that I accurately complete this document as it will play a crucial role in determining matters such as child support and alimony. I have some concerns about how to properly calculate and disclose my income, assets, debts, and expenses, and I would greatly appreciate guidance from a lawyer to avoid any potential legal complications or disputes.

Dolan W.

Answered Dec 27, 2024

Hello! My name is Dolan and I'm here to help! So the first thing you have to do is, gather all your financial documents before starting. You’ll need things like recent pay stubs, tax returns, bank statements, credit card bills, and mortgage statements. These will help you accurately list your income, expenses, assets, and debts. As far as income, it's not just your salary; it's any source of income including things like rent or pension payments, for example. For assets, list everything you own, from big-ticket items like a house or car to smaller things like jewelry or personal accounts. For your debts, include all credit cards, loans, and other liabilities, and be upfront about what you owe. Even if you share debts, especially if the debt is something like child or spousal support from another relationship, that is necessary. You don't have to be 100% accurate with this. Just make sure that you make your BEST GUESS when it comes to analyzing the value of your assets. You can go to places like zillow.com or redfinfor any real estate to get a sense. Just make sure it's honest and thorough to the best of your ability!

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