Your Guides Through the Legal Process
Having a sick child is hard on a parent, but having to try to co-parent in these situations can make it exponentially more difficult. It’s critical that both parents put their own wishes aside so they can do what’s best for the child who’s sick, as well as their other...
It may seem like summer has barely started, but you’ll be seeing those back-to-school sale ads before you know it. For newly separated or divorced parents who are sharing custody of their kids, the start of the school year can bring added challenges. Even the little...
Not long ago, the newest video games were played in public arcades. Then games hit home consoles and were bought or rented at local video stores. Today, video games can be downloaded in the blink of an eye at only a small price -- not everyone can afford these games,...
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...