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Gray divorce, a term that refers to the increasing trend of divorce among older couples, typically after long-term marriages, presents unique challenges and considerations. Unlike younger people going through divorce, individuals experiencing a gray divorce must...
Many criminal offenses in Iowa either directly or indirectly relate to substance abuse disorders. People can end up arrested for the possession of a controlled substance or how they acquire their drug of choice. The actions people take to afford their preferred drugs...
About a year after you and your spouse got married, you decided to buy a cat. You’d always wanted to have a pet, and it was nice to have another companion in the home. Unfortunately, in the years to come, your marriage ended. The two of you decided that it just wasn’t...
It is illegal for teenagers to drink alcohol in the vast majority of situations. They are certainly not allowed to buy it, and they can get arrested merely for possessing alcoholic beverages while they are still underage. However, as most parents know, teens do still...
One major component of going through a divorce is dividing assets. For many, retirement accounts comprise a large portion of the assets that must go through property division. Handling this isn’t always easy, but it’s necessary. The easiest situation occurs when both...
Operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated (OWI) is a serious offense in Iowa – and most people know better than to take a chance on drinking and driving. Unfortunately, you don’t actually have to be on your way home from a bar to end up facing charges. A significant...
Millions of Americans are currently struggling to get by each day financially, and this includes married couples. Marriage involves sharing financial resources and responsibilities. For some, pooling financial resources comes as a bit of a shock, and financial issues...
In Iowa, there are three main penalties imposed for an operating while under the influence (OWI) offense. An Iowa OWI offense is essentially the same thing as a driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) charge in many other states An OWI...
Nearly half of all Americans end up getting married. Many of these couples go on to live happy lives together. However, a significant number of marriages end in divorce. There are numerous reasons why couples divorce and relationship troubles are often multifaceted....
When a young person finds themselves on the wrong side of the law in Iowa, the gears of the juvenile justice system start turning. It’s a system that’s less about hammering down the gavel and more about giving the youth a chance to right their wrongs without staining...