Divorce is a life-altering event that will change the course of your future and that of your children. The process itself takes a huge emotional toll on all involved. For these reasons you can benefit greatly from having a strong and caring legal advocate on your side. Our experienced lawyer can help you strategize your divorce to achieve your goals while minimizing the animosity and expense.
When you come to M. Victoria Cole Law Firm P.C., you can expect to be treated with respect and empathy. Attorney Victoria Cole will take the time to understand the history of your relationship and how you got to this point. From there we can help define your objectives and extrapolate what may work to your advantage in your divorce proceedings.
We handle contested and uncontested divorce, representing women and men in Cedar Rapids, Iowa City and throughout Eastern Iowa.
Protecting Your Interests In Divorce
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We address every facet of dissolving a marriage, including:
- Considerations before you file for divorce
- Temporary orders for custody and support
- Division of assets and debts
- Child custody and visitation
- Child support and alimony
- Domestic violence protective orders
- Stipulation agreements (uncontested divorce)
Ms. Cole can advise on immediate steps that will protect your interests and put you in the most advantageous position. She offers sound advice and strong advocacy for each stage of the divorce process, in negotiations or in contested proceedings.
Getting It Right On The Front End
Most divorces are settled at some point, but some people are so eager to avoid litigation that they prematurely agree to a settlement that is not in their best interests or one that will probably lead to future legal disputes.
If you are basically in agreement for an uncontested divorce, a well-drafted stipulation is well worth the money. Victoria Cole can anticipate things you may not have considered such as contractual obligations and who takes the tax exemption for children.
If any aspect of your divorce must be decided by a judge, Ms. Cole is a former prosecutor who can stand her ground and maneuver you for a favorable outcome in litigation.
Contact An Experienced Cedar Rapids Divorce Attorney
Contact us by email or call our office at 319-261-2600, including evenings and weekends by appointment, to schedule a confidential divorce consultation.