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A child whose parents are going through a divorce will often feel like their world is being turned upside down. It’s up to the parents to find ways to help the child through this time. There are some steps you can take if you’re in this position to help with the...
Children and teens are bound to make mistakes, because they’re still learning the laws of the land and what they can or cannot do. It’s possible that your teen might get caught drinking and driving or exchanging drugs with another juvenile. In those cases, it is...
If your child is starting college this fall – particularly if they’ll be away from home for the first time – you’re no doubt worried about multiple things. We’re going to talk about your child’s legal rights if they find themselves dealing with law enforcement. Even...
Having a sick child is hard on a parent, but having to try to co-parent in these situations can make it exponentially more difficult. It’s critical that both parents put their own wishes aside so they can do what’s best for the child who’s sick, as well as their other...
It may seem like summer has barely started, but you’ll be seeing those back-to-school sale ads before you know it. For newly separated or divorced parents who are sharing custody of their kids, the start of the school year can bring added challenges. Even the little...
Not long ago, the newest video games were played in public arcades. Then games hit home consoles and were bought or rented at local video stores. Today, video games can be downloaded in the blink of an eye at only a small price -- not everyone can afford these games,...
Oftentimes, people talk about the dangers of using social media during a divorce. Social media, if you’re posting to it, could give the other party information to use against you. Posting negative things about your spouse, photos of nights out with friends or...
There’s no question that social media is a popular way to share pictures and information with friends and family. Unfortunately, it’s not all fun and games with it comes to DUI charges. In fact, continuing to post on social media after being charged with a DUI can...
Custody arrangement is usually one of the most contested issues during a divorce or separation. And there are pretty good reasons why this is so. Without a stable and healthy environment, the child is likely to suffer a myriad of emotional problems that can impact...
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...
