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In an effort to help minimize the ever-increasing number of deaths from drug overdoses, many states, including Iowa, have passed some type of Good Samaritan law. These laws provide immunity from criminal consequences in certain circumstances if a person seeks medical...
People often warn young couples not to get married too young. This is because studies have found that those who get married at a very young age – such as 18 or 19 – have much higher divorce rates than those who wait a bit longer. This isn't really surprising. Think...
When an Iowa police officer pulls you over for operating while under the influence (OWI), you may have to perform field sobriety tests and a chemical breath test. If either of those tests gives an officer more reason to suspect impairment, they might arrest you. Many...
During a traffic stop, police officers will frequently look for any excuse to issue a citation or arrest a driver. Sometimes, a driver faces criminal charges completely unrelated to the initial traffic stop. If a police officer pulls you over because you didn't use...
As a grandparent, you love your grandchildren. You want to ensure they are happy and healthy while being able to spend time with them. Unfortunately, when parents divorce, one parent dies or some other event occurs, grandparents may be cut out of a child's life....
If you are in an unhappy marriage, it can manifest itself in ways you might not consider. You sometimes hear people say things like, “You make my head hurt,” or “My spouse is a pain in the butt.” As throwaway as those comments might seem, they could be more accurate...
Iowa judges would prefer that you as parents agree on how you share custody. They’ve probably never met you or your kids until now, so they understand that you are better informed of your situation than them. If you can decide, they will sign it off, provided it is...
When you are exchanging marital vows with the love of your life, it is hard to imagine that one day your marriage will come to an end. Unfortunately for some, divorce happens. And when it does, one of the most contentious issues couples fight over is marital property....
If the police charge you with operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OWI) it is crucial you understand that you always have a chance to contest the charges. Many people each year manage to get their charge overturned for a variety of reasons. Doing that can save you a...
When you can no longer share how your day went with your spouse, you might turn to other audiences. Talking to friends is good, but talking to “friends” might not be. You may have hundreds or even thousands of so-called friends on social media. Yet most are not your...
