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Deciding where and when to go on vacation can be challenging enough when you are married. You need to work around work schedules, school holidays, finances and personal preferences. It can get even more complex after your divorce. While you no longer need to take...
While some divorcing couples know from the outset who their child will live with, in many cases, it is not so simple. Maybe both parents want the child to spend the most time with them. Or perhaps, the child themselves has a strong view about their future living...
Going through a divorce is likely to be one of the worst experiences of your life, and if you are not careful, you could soon end up depleted. That’s not going to help you make all those important decisions you need to make right now. Practicing a little self-care...
There are two different types of controlled substances that may lead to prosecution in Iowa. The first includes prohibited drugs that have no acknowledged medical value and are, therefore, against the law to possess or use for any purpose. These drugs include...
When you divorce, you’re probably not going to want to continue to live under the same roof as each other. So you will need to decide what happens to your house. If it’s rented, you can both just move out. If one person entered the marriage already owning the...
The police have to have reasonable suspicion to perform a traffic stop. If they find that a driver was swerving, driving in between lanes or violating traffic laws, then they may pull the vehicle over. During the traffic stop, the police will likely ask the driver...
Many people feel like a guilty plea is the best response after an arrest for drunk driving. Even when they maintain their innocence and believe that some kind of mistake occurred, they may believe it will be prohibitively expensive to prove their innocence in criminal...
Misdemeanors charges may be less serious than felony charges, but a conviction could affect your life in various ways. There is a possibility of doing time behind bars, fines and the inevitable criminal record. In Iowa, misdemeanor crimes are designated as simple,...
Your wedding day will always be one of the highlights of your life. Sadly, the excitement and joy of that day seem like a distant memory. You and your partner have not been getting along and you think they might be contemplating a divorce. It’s important to recognize...
Divorce is often emotional and stressful. When navigating this complex process, the last thing on your mind may be your financial situation. However, divorce impacts your finances in many ways. Knowing what financial changes may be coming and what steps you should...
