About Auge Kimberly A
Attorney Kimberly A. Auge provides general practice Fort Madison Iowa legal services to residents of Lee County and the greater Keokuk-Fort Madison corridor, offering the accessible local representation that a community of this size depends on for its everyday legal needs. Fort Madison, the county seat of Lee County, is home to the Lee County Courthouse where civil, family, and criminal matters are handled — and local general practice attorneys who appear there regularly carry the procedural familiarity and professional relationships that benefit their clients at every stage of a case.
Lee County sits in the extreme southeastern corner of Iowa along the Mississippi River, a community with a mix of agricultural, manufacturing, and small-business interests that generate steady demand for estate planning, civil contract matters, real estate transactions, and family law representation. A general practice attorney rooted in Fort Madison serves this community’s legal needs without the travel burden of seeking counsel in Keokuk, Burlington, or Des Moines.
General Practice Fort Madison Practice Areas
Lee County’s dual-county-seat structure — with courthouses in both Fort Madison and Keokuk — is a unique feature of Iowa’s court system. The Lee County District Court handles civil, family, and criminal matters for the county, with court terms alternating between the two courthouses. General practice attorneys in Fort Madison who understand this administrative structure provide clients with practical guidance on where and how their matters will be processed, avoiding procedural confusion that can affect case timelines.
- Family law, divorce, and custody proceedings
- Estate planning, wills, and probate administration
- Real estate transactions and disputes
- Civil litigation and contract matters
What Fort Madison Clients Say
General practice clients in Fort Madison and Lee County value attorneys who are known in the community, accessible without excessive overhead, and experienced across the variety of legal matters that arise in a rural county seat. Kimberly A. Auge’s local presence in Fort Madison offers clients that continuity — an attorney who knows the courthouse and the community context that shapes every case.
Serving: Fort Madison and Lee County
Practice Focus: General practice, family law, estate planning, civil matters
Local Courts: Lee County District Court (Fort Madison and Keokuk divisions)
Key Stat: Iowa’s statute of limitations for personal injury claims is two years from the date of injury — among the shorter windows in the Midwest (Iowa Code § 614.1).
Key Resource: Iowa Judicial Branch
Related Guide: General Practice Attorneys in Iowa
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Lee County’s dual-courthouse system affect civil cases filed in Fort Madison?
Lee County is one of Iowa’s few counties with two county seats — Fort Madison in the north and Keokuk in the south — each with its own courthouse and clerk of court office. The Lee County District Court holds terms at both locations, and the assignment of cases to one courthouse or the other can depend on where the matter originated, the type of case, and scheduling factors. A local Fort Madison attorney familiar with Lee County’s court administration can ensure that filings are made at the correct location and that clients appear at the right courthouse for hearings — a practical detail that matters in day-to-day case management.
What estate planning documents are most important for Lee County, Iowa residents?
Iowa residents benefit from a core estate plan that includes a Last Will and Testament, a Durable Power of Attorney for finances, a Healthcare Power of Attorney, and a Living Will (Advance Directive). For estates above the Iowa probate threshold or with complex asset structures, a Revocable Living Trust avoids the formal probate process and simplifies administration for heirs. Iowa’s probate process is handled through the Iowa District Court in each county — for Lee County residents, through the Fort Madison or Keokuk division — and typically takes six months to a year for uncontested estates.
What is the process for getting a divorce in Lee County, Iowa?
Iowa is a no-fault divorce state, meaning either spouse can file for divorce (called “dissolution of marriage”) without proving fault — citing irretrievable breakdown of the marriage is sufficient. After filing in Lee County District Court, Iowa requires a 90-day waiting period before a final decree can be entered. If the spouses agree on all issues — property division, custody, and support — the divorce can be finalized close to the 90-day mark. Contested matters involving custody, business interests, or significant marital property can extend proceedings considerably. Iowa uses an equitable distribution standard for property division, meaning assets are divided fairly but not necessarily equally.
