Business Details
29 Years
experience
Trusted Legal Representation in Southeastern Iowa
Robberts & Kirkman has served clients in Iowa and Illinois since 1997, specializing in family law, mediation, real estate, and estate planning. Our attorneys prioritize transparent communication, keeping clients informed at every stage of their legal matters. With decades of combined experience, we provide personalized legal strategies tailored to individual client needs. Our practice emphasizes thorough case preparation, attention to detail, and advocacy in both negotiation and litigation settings. We serve communities across Des Moines County, Louisa County, Henry County, Lee County, and surrounding areas, maintaining a strong commitment to ethical legal practice and client education. 
Services
Family Law
Mediation Services
Estate Planning
Real Estate Law
Probate Administration
Child Custody
Divorce Proceedings
Wills & Trusts
Post-Decree Modifications
Details
- Year established: 1997
Highlights and features
- We maintain transparent communication throughout every legal matter
- Our attorneys have decades of combined experience in Iowa and Illinois law
- We provide personalized legal strategies tailored to client needs
- Specialized expertise in complex property division and child custody cases
- Comprehensive legal services covering family law and estate planning
What people say
Outstanding legal representation
Wonderful people to work with
Awesome service
Exceptional professionalism
Highly knowledgeable attorneys
Services
Family Law
Our family law practice addresses divorce proceedings, child custody arrangements, and property division matters. We provide strategic legal representation for spousal support determination and post-decree modifications. Our attorneys handle complex cases involving business valuations and high-asset divorces while maintaining focus on clients' best interests.
Estate Planning
We offer comprehensive estate planning services including wills, trusts, and probate administration. Our attorneys help clients create customized estate plans to protect assets and minimize family burdens. We handle both simple and complex estate matters with attention to future contingencies and tax implications.
Real Estate Law
Our real estate practice covers title opinions, deed drafting, and transaction documentation. We represent clients in residential and commercial property transactions, ensuring smooth closings through detailed legal review. Our services include contract negotiation and resolution of title issues during property transfers.
Mediation Services
We provide impartial mediation services for family law disputes. Our certified mediators facilitate amicable resolutions to custody, support, and property division issues. This alternative dispute resolution approach helps clients avoid litigation while achieving mutually acceptable agreements.
Child Custody
Our child custody practice focuses on determining physical and legal custody arrangements in children's best interests. We help establish visitation schedules and child support calculations according to Iowa guidelines. We also assist with modifications to existing custody orders when circumstances change.
People
Marlis Robberts
Partner
Marlis Robberts has practiced law since 1997, specializing in family law and real estate matters. Admitted in Iowa and Illinois, she brings extensive experience in probate and estate planning. Her practice focuses on achieving favorable outcomes through negotiation and litigation.
Jennifer Klever-Kirkman
Partner
Jennifer Klever-Kirkman has practiced law since 2005, with expertise in family law and estate planning. Certified as a mediator, she handles complex custody cases and real estate transactions. Her practice spans both Iowa and Illinois jurisdictions.
Questions
What areas of law does Robberts & Kirkman specialize in?
We specialize in family law, real estate transactions, estate planning, wills, trusts, and probate administration for clients in Iowa and Illinois.
Do you offer mediation services for family law cases?
Yes, we provide certified mediation services to help resolve family law disputes amicably and avoid courtroom proceedings.
What counties do you serve in Iowa?
We serve clients in Des Moines County, Louisa County, Henry County, Lee County, and surrounding areas across southeastern Iowa.
How do you handle complex property division cases?
We employ business valuation experts when necessary and conduct thorough investigations to ensure equitable division of assets in complex cases.
Can you assist with child custody modifications?
Yes, we help clients modify existing custody arrangements when circumstances change, always focusing on the child's best interests.
