Divorce
You need a plan before you need a fight.
We map the property, support, timing, and decisions in front of you—then build the most direct path toward a durable resolution.
Understand the road aheadPrivate family counselCedar Falls · Iowa
Your family is changing. Your footing doesn’t have to.
Direct counsel for people who need the full picture before making the next move.
Confidential first consultation · clear scope · no commitment to proceed
Sarah Harmon / Founding attorney
Counsel should lower the temperature without lowering the standard.
The Harmon standard
Composure is not cosmetic.
It is part of the strategy.
“When the room feels loud, the work is to identify what is true, what is urgent, and what can wait.”
14years focused on family law60minutes in your first consultation1business day response standard
Matter index
Different circumstances.
One standard of care.
Find the situation closest to yours. The first conversation is about understanding the complete picture—not forcing it into a standard answer.
Custody & parenting
The plan has to work on ordinary Tuesdays.
We focus on parenting arrangements that protect your children, reduce future conflict, and hold up in real life—not just on paper.
Build a workable planSupport
The numbers should reflect the real picture.
Child and spousal support decisions begin with careful financial work, realistic assumptions, and a clear explanation of what the law considers.
Get clarity on the numbersAdoption
A joyful decision still deserves careful work.
From step-parent to independent adoptions, we keep the legal process orderly so your family can stay focused on what the moment means.
Move your family forwardPost-decree changes
Life changed. Your agreement may need to change too.
When schedules, income, or a child's needs shift, we help determine whether modification is warranted and what it will take.
Revisit an existing orderHow Sarah thinks
Bring the whole situation.
Find the decision in front of you.
01Stabilize
What cannot wait?
A filing deadline, an immediate safety concern, access to money, or a parenting issue may need attention before the larger strategy is built.
02Understand
What does the complete picture show?
Property, income, communication, existing orders, and the rhythms of daily family life all shape what a realistic path looks like.
03Choose
What move creates useful leverage?
The strongest next step is not always the most aggressive one. It is the move that protects what matters while keeping unnecessary conflict out.
Your first hour
An hour designed to change what you know.
The uncertainty before calling a lawyer can be worse than the call itself. This is a working session with a clear purpose and a useful result.
- Before the hour
Tell us what kind of help you need.
Choose a time online or call the office. We only ask for enough information to prepare for the conversation—never your whole story in a form.
- Across the table
Get Sarah’s honest read.
Sarah listens, asks the questions that matter, and explains the likely timelines, tradeoffs, and risks in plain English.
- Before you leave
Leave knowing your next move.
You receive a written recap of the paths discussed. If representation makes sense, we explain the scope and fees. If not, you still leave with direction.
Available this weekIn person or by secure video
Reserve your hour
Prepared before advisedEvery useful recommendation starts with facts arranged around the decision—not assumptions arranged around a fight.
Meet Sarah Harmon
“The work begins before anyone walks into a courtroom.”
Family-law decisions shape people’s children, finances, homes, and daily lives for years. They deserve more than vague reassurance or a strategy built around fear.
My approach is direct and measured. I will explain what I believe the realistic outcome looks like, what the path requires, and where the risks are. Then we make decisions with the full picture in view.
- Practice
- Exclusively family law
- Approach
- Plain language, realistic counsel
- Team
- Sarah, one paralegal, one legal assistant
- Meetings
- In person or secure video
What clients remember
Clarity is not cold.
It is a form of care.
“Sarah told me what I did not want to hear before anyone else did. It changed how I approached the case—and kept me from being blindsided later.”
“She knew where to push and where to compromise. Sarah stayed calm when I could not, and the parenting plan works for our children.”
“Every question got a real answer in plain English. I always knew where my case stood and what we were doing next.”
Sample testimonials written for this fictional showcase. No real outcomes or clients are represented.
Before you call
Questions people ask when they are not ready to ask everything.
You do not have to understand the whole legal process before starting a conversation. That is what the conversation is for.
Ask a different question01What happens during the first consultation?＋
We spend 60 focused minutes understanding the situation, identifying the decisions in front of you, and explaining the realistic paths forward. You are not committing to representation by scheduling one.
02How much will my case cost?＋
The first consultation is a transparent flat fee. Representation varies because the work depends on complexity and conflict. If you want to proceed, you receive a written scope and fee explanation based on your matter—not a vague estimate.
03Can this be resolved without going to court?＋
Often, yes. Negotiation and mediation can resolve many family-law matters. Whether that is realistic depends on the disagreements, the available information, and each party’s willingness to engage. Sarah will tell you what she believes is achievable.
04Do you handle urgent custody concerns?＋
Yes. If there is an immediate safety concern, violation of an existing order, or risk involving a child, call the office directly so the team can assess timing and available next steps.
Your next clear step
You do not have to decide everything today.
Start by understanding where you stand. Sarah will spend 60 minutes helping you see the path, the pressure points, and the decisions ahead.
- 01Transparent flat fee
- 02No commitment to retain the firm
- 03No case details required online
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