Business Details
Trusted Legal Services in Family Law & Estate Planning
At Robberts & Kirkman, we prioritize personalized legal representation and transparent communication. Our firm specializes in family law, mediation, real estate transactions, and estate planning, serving clients throughout Iowa and Illinois. With decades of combined experience, our attorneys provide meticulous attention to detail in every case, ensuring clients understand their options and outcomes. We advocate for clients in divorce proceedings, child custody matters, property disputes, and probate cases while offering mediation services to resolve conflicts amicably. Our expertise extends to drafting wills, trusts, and real estate documentation, emphasizing proactive planning to protect families and assets.We maintain open communication throughout every case, empowering clients to make informed decisions. Our commitment to thoroughness ensures no detail is overlooked, whether negotiating settlements or litigating in court. We serve communities across Des Moines County, Louisa County, Henry County, Lee County, and surrounding areas, combining local knowledge with legal expertise. Our attorneys are admitted to practice in multiple state and federal jurisdictions, enhancing our ability to handle complex legal challenges. Client satisfaction remains our priority, as reflected in our track record of successful resolutions and positive testimonials.
Services
Family Law
Mediation
Wills & Trusts
Real Estate
Probate
Highlights and features
- We maintain open communication throughout every case
- Our attorneys have decades of combined legal experience
- We provide meticulous attention to case details
- We serve multiple Iowa and Illinois jurisdictions
- We offer mediation services for amicable dispute resolution
What people say
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Services
Family Law
Our family law practice addresses divorce proceedings, child custody arrangements, spousal support determinations, and post-decree modifications. We guide clients through property division, alimony negotiations, and child support calculations while prioritizing the best interests of children involved. Our attorneys represent clients in court when necessary while seeking amicable resolutions through mediation.
Mediation
We offer mediation services as neutral third parties to resolve family law disputes. Our certified mediators facilitate discussions about custody agreements, property division, and support arrangements without court intervention. This process empowers clients to maintain control over decisions while reducing litigation costs and emotional stress through collaborative problem-solving.
Wills & Trusts
Our estate planning services create customized wills, trusts, and advance directives to protect assets and ensure client wishes are honored. We help clients establish durable powers of attorney, healthcare directives, and guardianship arrangements while minimizing tax implications. Our comprehensive approach addresses both simple and complex estate planning needs.
Real Estate
We handle real estate transactions including title examinations, deed preparation, and contract negotiations. Our services cover residential and commercial property purchases, sales, and closings while addressing zoning issues, boundary disputes, and title insurance requirements. We ensure compliance with state-specific regulations throughout the transaction process.
Probate
Our probate services guide executors through estate administration processes including asset inventory, debt settlement, and distribution of inheritances. We assist with contested wills, trust administration, and guardianship petitions while complying with court procedures. Our goal is to streamline probate proceedings while minimizing family conflicts.
People
Marlis Robberts
Partner
Marlis Robberts has practiced law since 1997, specializing in family law, real estate, and probate matters. Admitted in Iowa, Illinois, and multiple federal courts, he brings extensive litigation experience to complex legal cases while prioritizing client communication.
Jennifer Klever-Kirkman
Partner
Jennifer Klever-Kirkman focuses on family law and estate planning with certifications in mediation. Since joining the firm in 2005, she has represented clients in divorce proceedings, guardianship cases, and wills preparation while maintaining multi-jurisdictional legal credentials.
Questions
What areas of law does Robberts & Kirkman specialize in?
We specialize in family law, mediation, real estate transactions, wills and trusts, and probate administration across Iowa and Illinois.
How does your firm handle divorce cases?
We guide clients through property division, spousal support negotiations, and child custody arrangements while prioritizing client goals through negotiation or litigation.
Do you offer mediation services?
Yes, our certified mediators facilitate amicable dispute resolution for family law matters without court intervention.
Which communities do you serve?
We represent clients throughout Iowa and Illinois, including Burlington, Keokuk, Fort Madison, and Mount Pleasant areas.
What experience do your attorneys have?
Our partners have decades of combined experience with admissions to multiple state and federal courts since 1997.
