Ascent Law Group P.C.

Family Law Representation Built on Strong Advocacy, Strategic Planning, and Steady Guidance

Family law disputes are rarely only legal disputes. They disrupt every part of your life. They often involve uncertainty, emotional pressure, communication breakdown, parenting concerns, financial instability, and unnecessary conflict. 


Ascent Law Group provides organized strategy, grounded guidance, and strong advocacy designed to help clients move forward with confidence and stability during periods of uncertainty and change.

Divorce Attorney, Iowa City & Cedar Rapids

Practice Areas

At Ascent Law Group P.C., we provide the following legal services.

Divorce & Dissolution of Marriage

Divorce is rarely just a legal event. It is a financial reorganization, a parenting restructuring, and an identity transition - all at once. We handle the full spectrum: from efficiently negotiated agreements to fully contested litigation. We do not escalate cases unnecessarily and we do not back down when escalation is warranted.

High Conflict Matters & Litigation

Some cases require a different level of preparation and a different posture. High conflict matters (those involving domestic violence, parental alienation, significant asset disputes, or opposing parties who will not negotiate in good faith) require an attorney who is not rattled by volatility and who knows how to use the procedural tools available to protect you.

Interstate Child Custody & UCCJEA Attorneys

When parents live in different states, determining which court has authority to decide custody can be complex. The Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) establishes rules for which state may hear a custody case and how custody orders are enforced across state lines. At Ascent Law Group, we evaluate jurisdiction, protect parental rights, and develop strategic solutions for interstate custody disputes.

Child Custody & Parenting Matters

Custody decisions shape where your children sleep, how they experience two households, and the architecture of your co-parenting relationship for the next decade or more. These decisions deserve more than a standard template.

Child Support & Spousal Support

Support is often where the most contentious financial arguments live. We bring precise analysis to both. We understand that getting the numbers right at the start prevents years of downstream disputes.

Modifications to an existing Court Order

Circumstances change. When they do, court orders must change with them. We handle post-decree modifications with the same rigor as initial proceedings - because the stakes are just as real the secord time.

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About Ascent Law Group P.C.

A locally female-owned Iowa family law practice, Ascent Law Group serves the eastern Iowa 6th District, which includes Iowa City, Coralville, Cedar Rapids, Johnson County, Linn County, Washington County, and Cedar County.

We implement a practice which is designed to create clarity and structure during periods that often feel uncertain and emotionally overwhelming. Our approach focuses exclusively on protecting clients through the complexities of a divorce and high-conflict custody by bringing structure to chaos, clarity to uncertainty, and sound judgment to emotionally charged circumstances. With 26 years of experience, we combine strong legal strategy with practical guidance to help clients create order, identify options, reduce unnecessary escalation, and make decisions that align with both immediate legal needs and long-term outcomes. 

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Meet the team

At Ascent Law Group P.C., clients can expect:


  • Strategic and prepared advocacy
  • Direct, honest communication
  • Clear explanation of legal processes and options
  • Structured guidance during periods of instability
  • Respect for both the emotional and practical realities of family law cases.


Our approach utilizes a framework designed to improve the client experience and the quality of family law representation itself, which requires legal strategy and psychological steadiness. 

Natalie H. Cronk

Natalie H. Cronk

Founder, Attorney at Law

Natalie is the founder of The Ascent Law Group with a clear vision that family law representation must protect clients' future. She believes your matter is more than a case - it's your life. She provides tangible tools to help you stay grounded when things feel unclear, pressured, or overwhelming. With 26 years of diligent service, Midwestern values, a bulldog mentality, and an authentic approach, Natalie guides elite clients through the turbulent transition while always keeping their best interests at heart.

Adrian Guirola

Adrian Guirola

Paralegal, Client Collaborator

A multi-talented individual with a wealth of insight, Adrian embodies our pillars of command, clarity, and compassion with urgency, empathy, and diligence. He handles your matter with clear, consistent communication and care.

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1210 U.S. Hwy - 6
Iowa City, IA 52241

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