Your Guides Through the Legal Process
Mothers generally do not need to establish their maternity. They usually give birth at a medical establishment or at least with a midwife present. There will be clear documentation establishing their biological connection to their child. Fathers do not necessarily...
When your spouse tells you that they want to get a divorce, you’re not surprised. But you are concerned because the two of you are business owners. Your spouse tells you that you’re going to have to sell the business so you can split up the money you earn as you...
When it comes to drinking and driving, most people are aware of the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit of .08% in Iowa. However, many may not fully understand the concept of "per se" intoxication and how it can lead to arrests for operating while under the...
When drivers look as though they are committing crimes, such as drunk driving, then the police may perform traffic stops. A driver may look suspicious of drunk driving if they drive between lanes, run lights, speed or drive erratically. To help gather evidence, the...
Juvenile delinquency is the behavior of minors (usually individuals below the age of 18) violating the law. These unlawful acts, committed by juveniles, can range from petty crimes such as vandalism and shoplifting to more serious offenses like drug-related crimes and...
Many people find themselves under arrest, but they never had any intention of violating drug laws. They simply made a mistake, and they didn’t know that what they were doing was illegal. How does something like this happen? There are numerous different ways that it...
When the marriage is over and divorce is on the horizon, one of the most contentious subjects the couple will have to deal with is the division of the marital property. At a very basic level, marital property refers to the assets and debts the couple accumulated while...
For the Iowa criminal courts to convict someone of an operating while intoxicated (OWI) offense, there needs to be compelling evidence that can convince a judge or jury beyond a reasonable doubt that someone has broken the law. Police officers will often start trying...
If you and your child’s other parent are no longer together, you are likely either in the process of creating a parenting plan or your co-parenting arrangements are already subject to the terms of an existing parenting plan document. If your plan does not yet contain...
If you’re paying child support and yet your ex always brings them to your home late on your parenting days (or finds reasons why they can’t come), you may start to feel like you should withhold child support until they comply with the custody order. Likewise, if your...