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Experienced Family Law Attorneys in Des Moines
At Cashattwarren Family Law PC, we understand the emotional and legal complexities individuals face during family law disputes. With decades of combined experience in Iowa family law, our team provides empathetic guidance and authoritative representation to clients navigating divorce, child custody battles, and high-asset division. Our PathForward Plan ensures clients receive personalized strategies to address financial concerns, property division, and child support while prioritizing transparency and client empowerment.We combine trial-tested expertise with compassionate counsel to protect clients' interests in both traditional and business-related divorce cases. Our attorneys are recognized leaders in family law, actively contributing to legal education and professional organizations while maintaining a steadfast commitment to client-centered advocacy.
Services
Divorce Representation
High-Asset Division
Child Custody
Prenuptial Agreements
Business Owner Divorce
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of Iowa family law experience with recognized legal experts
- Our PathForward Plan provides personalized, transparent legal strategies
- Specialized expertise in high-asset divorce and business ownership cases
- Attorneys hold leadership roles in national family law organizations
- Certified mediators with trial-tested advocacy skills
Associations and certifications
- American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
- American College of Family Trial Lawyers
- National Board of Trial Advocacy
Services
Divorce Representation
Our Iowa divorce attorneys guide clients through emotional and legal challenges with personalized PathForward Plans. We address financial concerns, property division, and child custody matters while maintaining courtroom readiness. With decades of experience handling contested and uncontested divorces, we protect clients' interests while minimizing emotional distress through strategic negotiation or litigation.
High-Asset Division
Specialized handling of complex asset division involving businesses, real estate, and investment portfolios. We employ forensic accounting and valuation experts to ensure equitable distribution while protecting premarital assets. Our team navigates prenuptial agreements and business ownership challenges to safeguard clients' financial futures during high-stakes divorce proceedings.
Child Custody
We advocate for clients' parental rights while prioritizing children's best interests in custody disputes. Our attorneys handle interstate custody cases under UCCJEA guidelines and develop parenting time schedules through mediation or litigation. We address complex issues like relocation requests and shared custody arrangements with practical, enforceable solutions.
Prenuptial Agreements
Our family law experts draft enforceable prenuptial agreements to protect assets and define financial responsibilities. We ensure full disclosure compliance and address potential challenges to agreement validity. These contracts preserve business interests, inheritances, and generational wealth while providing clarity for future divorce proceedings or estate planning.
Business Owner Divorce
Tailored legal strategies protect business assets during divorce proceedings. We distinguish marital vs. separate business property, conduct professional valuations, and prevent operational disruption. Our team addresses co-mingled assets and ownership structures to ensure equitable division while maintaining business continuity for entrepreneurs facing family law disputes.
People
Brent Cashatt
Co-Founder & Principal
30+ year family law specialist and Diplomate of the American College of Family Trial Lawyers. Serves as AAML President-Elect and NBTA-certified trial advocate. Combines personal experience with professional expertise in high-asset divorce cases.
Questions
What family law services do you specialize in?
We focus on divorce, child custody, high-asset division, prenuptial agreements, and business owner divorce cases in Iowa.
How does your PathForward Plan work?
We create personalized legal strategies during initial consultations to address financial concerns, property division, and custody issues with transparent timelines.
Can you handle complex asset division?
Yes, our team works with forensic accountants to value and divide businesses, real estate, and investment portfolios in high-asset divorces.
Do you offer mediation services?
We provide certified mediation services and collaborative law approaches to resolve disputes amicably when appropriate.
How are child custody decisions made?
Courts prioritize children's best interests using Iowa's custody standards, which we help clients navigate through negotiation or litigation.
Can you help with interstate custody cases?
Our attorneys handle interstate custody disputes under UCCJEA guidelines, establishing proper jurisdiction for our clients' cases.
