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Your personal experience of life will go through cycles of improvement and decline, as will your relationship with your spouse. Most couples go through periodic hard times but then overcome them and move on together. There's a reason that standard marriage vows...
In some states, you have the right to refuse a breath test for alcohol, but Iowa state code effectively bars this. You are “deemed to have given consent” to a test when you get into your vehicle. These can be blood tests, breath tests, urine tests or chemical tests....
If you’re a parent, you know that kids -- particularly teenagers -- do some really foolish things. Teens are old enough to want to express their individuality and opinions, but not quite old enough to always understand the full consequences of their actions. Is it any...
When you are divorcing, it can be hard to focus on any one element of the proceedings. Most find that their thoughts and emotions fluctuate according to the topic at hand. This is particularly troubling when you have children to worry about in addition to yourself....
There could come a time in your marriage when you begin to wonder if things are going as planned. Should you be unable to work through your concerns with your spouse, divorce may move to the forefront of your mind. If the time has come to consider divorce, it’s...
Teen crime happens for many reasons. They may want to impress their friends. They may like the thrill. They may not understand how serious their decisions are. They may feel like they have no choice -- with financial crimes and limited income, for instance. One major...
Your divorce is in the past and it’s time to look toward the future. If you have children with your ex-spouse, however, that means co-parenting with them until the kids reach the legal age of 18. Even if you go into co-parenting with the best intentions, it has the...
Parents are well aware that underage drinking happens in the United States. People are theoretically not supposed to have a drink until they turn 21, but many young people look at that as merely the age when they can go to the bar or buy alcohol on their own. They...
When you and an ex have to work out child custody arrangements, things can get tense. Many parents go through negotiations to come up with the terms. Being able to work through those with as little stress as possible can not only make things easier for you, your...
When the state of Iowa takes legal action against someone accused of drug possession, proving that person possessed the drugs is a major part of the legal process. Unfortunately, people who weren't actually in possession of drugs could still wind up charged with drug...
