Top Divorce & Separation Lawyers in Cedar Rapids | 3 available

Firm: Simmons Perrine Moyer Bergman PLC

115 3rd St. SE , Cedar Rapids , Iowa 52401

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

Alexandra N. Doner is a family law attorney. Serving clients for more than four years, Ms. Doner has counseled hundreds of individuals and families to help navigate their individualized issues in order to meet their objectives.Ms. Doner is passionate about family law, where she takes a client-centered approach to guide her clients through legal matters. She values collaboration with her clients, ensuring that they feel heard and supported while developing legal strategies.

Firm: Nazette, Marner, Nathanson and Shea LLP

615 2nd Street SW , Cedar Rapids , Iowa 52407

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

Dana is a first-generation college student who understands the value of hard work and dedication. Her ability to empathize with clients allows her to see their legal case both compassionately and objectively. Dana engages with clients who have varied and complex family law issues on both a personal and professional level. She comes from a blended family and is the youngest of six siblings. Her own experiences with family law issues sets her practice apart.. Dana grew up in Waterloo, Iowa and graduated from Waterloo West High School in 2007. She went on to attend the University of Iowa where she received her Bachelor of Arts (Honors) in 2010, where she majored in English (Nonfiction Writing). Dana graduated from the University of Iowa College of Law in May 2014 and was admitted to practice in September.. In May of 2019, Dana joined Nazette, Marner, Nathanson & Shea, LLP, where she focuses on areas of family law, including divorce, custody, juvenile law (CINA), appellate practice, guardianship and conservatorships, child support, and no contact order proceedings. Dana is certified in both mediation and the collaborative law process.. Prior to joining Nazette, Marner, Nathanson & Shea LLP, she practiced family law at another Cedar Rapids firm. In July 2022, Dana became a partner at NMNS.. Dana thrives on personal interaction and does so by putting her clients first. It is one thing to listen to someone; it is quite another to hear someone. It is also important to have candid and realistic discussions about what can be achieved in each case and how the law can help obtain the desired outcome.. Dana’s strength lies in the balance of understanding when to be soft and when to be strong. Each situation is unique and should be treated at such. No two cases are ever alike. Dana is attentive and believes a strong and professional connection to clients not only puts them at ease, but ensures they receive personal and practical legal advice.. When not in the office, Dana enjoys teaching and practicing yoga, spending time with her dogs, Charlie, Louie, and Roxie, and forcing her husband to go on adventures around the world.

Firm: Shuttleworth & Ingersoll

115 3rd Street Southeast , Cedar Rapids , Iowa 52401

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

Attorney Rachel Laborde obtained her Bachelor of Arts in Spanish Language, Literature and Culture from Marquette University and subsequently earned her Juris Doctor from Marquette University Law School. Attorney Laborde focuses her practice in Divorce and Family Law, where she excels in negotiating, mediating and litigating cases involving paternity, custody, physical placement, child support, maintenance, divorce, legal separation and post-judgment modifications.  She is committed to delivering a client-centered, problem-solving approach where she consistently strives to reach results that provides the greatest value and long-term benefits to clients. She is confident that most cases can be resolved in a quick and cordial fashion, but Attorney Laborde is prepared to litigate with unwavering fervor should a mutually agreeable solution be out of reach.. Attorney Laborde is also a Certified Collaborative Family Law Lawyer.  Collaborative family law practice is a unique, reasonable approach to handling a divorce or other family law matter, founded on three core principles: a written pledge not to fight in court, and withdrawal of the hired professionals if either party chooses to fight in court, open communication between the parties with an honest and good faith exchange of information, and negotiations leading to a mutually acceptable settlement that takes into account the highest priorities of all family members. The collaborative approach works with a team mindset; you and the other party, along with your attorneys, use the skills of mental health and financial specialists to maximize positive outcomes for the family. In addition to divorce, you can use the collaborative process in other family law matters such as paternity, annulment, legal separation, pre-marital agreements, post-nuptial agreements, non-marital relationships and same-sex relationships. The issues addressed in collaborative cases are the same ones addressed in traditional litigation cases: child custody and placement, property valuation and division, child support, maintenance (alimony), taxes, and insurance.