Your Guides Through the Legal Process
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...
Becoming a parent is among the most rewarding things that can happen to a person. That’s not to say it’s easy. When your child is younger, they will require a lot of hands-on attention. As they get older they become more susceptible to outside influences. Peer...
Legally adding a new member to your family can be a complex and very stressful process. There are certain rules that apply to almost every adoption in Iowa. The person hoping to adopt typically needs to be a legal adult and must be able to pass a background check....
Your first Halloween post-divorce or separation is just ahead, and you’ve got a problem: Your co-parent has claimed that day (this year) as part of your custody and parenting plan. At the time you made your agreement, you probably didn’t think it would affect you as...
It can often be difficult for co-parents to make childcare decisions after they have gotten divorced. You may not be able to watch your children for the entire time that you have custody, however, so you need some options. People often consider hiring a nanny, using...
When you think about shoplifting you probably envision a teenager stealing a CD or a child taking a candy bar. The truth is that across the nation, stores lose anywhere from $2,000-$3,000 per month to shoplifters. You might be surprised to learn that taking advantage...
A child whose parents are going through a divorce will often feel like their world is being turned upside down. It’s up to the parents to find ways to help the child through this time. There are some steps you can take if you’re in this position to help with the...
Children and teens are bound to make mistakes, because they’re still learning the laws of the land and what they can or cannot do. It’s possible that your teen might get caught drinking and driving or exchanging drugs with another juvenile. In those cases, it is...
If your child is starting college this fall – particularly if they’ll be away from home for the first time – you’re no doubt worried about multiple things. We’re going to talk about your child’s legal rights if they find themselves dealing with law enforcement. Even...