Crawford, Sullivan, Read & Roemerman, P.C.

Family Law

Lawyers Serving Greater Cedar Rapids, Iowa

At the law offices of Crawford, Sullivan, Read & Roemerman, P.C., we work closely with men and women at all stages of a divorce or family law issue, including adoptions, paternity actions and guardianships. We have provided legal counsel to Iowa residents for more than 50 years.

At our office, family law matters are handled primarily by attorneys Sherry Schulte, Peter Welch and Carol Kirkley.

E-mail Sherry Schulte, e-mail Peter Welch, e-mail Carol Kirkley, or call us at (319) 364-0171 to arrange a confidential meeting to discuss your legal needs.

Our family law practice includes:

• Divorce. We work with individuals at all stages of a divorce, from the decision to file through trial and post-judgment requests for modification or enforcement of existing divorce orders. We handle all matters related to divorce, including child custody and visitation, child support, alimony or spousal support and the division of marital debts and assets.
• Legal separation. We work with men and women who have not yet decided to end a marriage, but want legal protection during a period of separation.
• Guardianships and conservatorships. If you have minor children, we can help you establish legal protection for them and for any assets they may receive.
• Guardian ad litem work. We will serve as a guardian ad litem for a minor child, making certain the court understands what is in the child's best interests.
• Adoptions. We work with individuals and families who seek to establish legal rights as parents to adopted children, often in situations involving stepparent adoption.
• Paternity disputes. We represent parties to a paternity action, whether for the purposes of child custody, child support or visitation.
• Domestic violence. If you are involved in a family situation where there are allegations of domestic violence or abuse, we can help protect your interests, including helping you obtain or challenge a restraining order.
• Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements. If you are planning on getting married and are either bringing significant assets into the marriage or have children from a previous marriage, you may want a prenuptial agreement to govern the disposition of property, should you divorce. We can negotiate and draft the documents you need.
• Modification of family court orders. We represent people who need to make changes to their child support, child custody or visitation orders due to a change in circumstances.

Divorce Mediation

In Iowa, mediation is required during the resolution of certain family law matters. While we can help you prepare for mediation and will represent you in mediation proceedings, Sherry Schulte also serves as a mediator for third parties in family law disputes.

To set up a confidential consultation, e-mail Sherry Schulte, e-mail Peter Welch, e-mail Carol Kirkley, or call us at (319) 364-0171. Our offices are open Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., and after-hours appointments may be available upon request.

Professional Service with a Personal Touch
		Telephone: (319) 364-0171 Fax: (319) 364-1370 1800 First Avenue NE 200 Wells Fargo Bank Building Cedar Rapids, IA 52402-5435 Map and Directions
At the Cedar Rapids, Iowa law offices of Crawford, Sullivan, Read & Roemerman, P.C., we represent individuals in Cedar Rapids and surrounding communities such as Iowa City, Urbana, Marion, Marshalltown, Coralville, Anamosa, Monticello, Vinton, Hiawatha, Solon, Ely, Tipton, North Liberty, Mt. Vernon, Lisbon, Amana and Marengo. Linn County | Jones County | Tama County | Benton County | Johnson County | Buchanan County | Cedar County