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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...
People often warn young couples not to get married too young. This is because studies have found that those who get married at a very young age – such as 18 or 19 – have much higher divorce rates than those who wait a bit longer. This isn't really surprising. Think...
When an Iowa police officer pulls you over for operating while under the influence (OWI), you may have to perform field sobriety tests and a chemical breath test. If either of those tests gives an officer more reason to suspect impairment, they might arrest you. Many...
During a traffic stop, police officers will frequently look for any excuse to issue a citation or arrest a driver. Sometimes, a driver faces criminal charges completely unrelated to the initial traffic stop. If a police officer pulls you over because you didn't use...
As a grandparent, you love your grandchildren. You want to ensure they are happy and healthy while being able to spend time with them. Unfortunately, when parents divorce, one parent dies or some other event occurs, grandparents may be cut out of a child's life....
If you are in an unhappy marriage, it can manifest itself in ways you might not consider. You sometimes hear people say things like, “You make my head hurt,” or “My spouse is a pain in the butt.” As throwaway as those comments might seem, they could be more accurate...
Iowa judges would prefer that you as parents agree on how you share custody. They’ve probably never met you or your kids until now, so they understand that you are better informed of your situation than them. If you can decide, they will sign it off, provided it is...
