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In any child custody dispute in Iowa, there is one phrase you will hear more than any other: "the best interests of the child." This is a rigorous legal standard that dictates where your child lives, who makes their medical decisions and how your family will function...
A night of partying with friends can turn into a life-changing moment if alcohol and driving are involved. For college students, an OWI (operating while intoxicated) as an underage driver can carry serious consequences beyond a simple fine. Knowing the details of...
Even responsible drivers can face an OWI charge if they get behind the wheel while impaired. Life is busy, and many people take prescription medication or other controlled substances without realizing how it can affect driving. Iowa law does not make exceptions for...
A prenuptial agreement can shape many parts of your divorce. When you enter a marriage with clear plans for how you want to handle your property, you may save time, stress and money later on. However, every divorce is unique and a prenup does not control every issue...
Child support orders help provide the separating couple’s children with financial security and stability. While these orders are court-mandated, parents can still file a modification request of their child support costs if their circumstances change. In this blog, we...
You gained the same legal rights as any other married couple when you entered your same-sex marriage. If you’re going through a divorce with a same-sex partner, you also have the right to request spousal support just like couples in any traditional marriages. Alimony...
College students who come from outside the state often find themselves surprised when local alcohol laws affect their driving privileges back home. A license suspension doesn’t just change how someone gets around campus—it can follow them across state lines and impact...
If you’re heading into divorce, then you might be concerned about how your character will come under attack. After all, many marriage dissolutions devolve into mudslinging, some of which could be relevant in your case, especially if issues of marital wrongdoing will...
There are several ways to defend against allegations of drunk driving in Iowa City. One of the most powerful, though, is to point out mistakes made by the police. Many of these, if properly shown, can demonstrate how your rights have been violated and how the evidence...
Using a fake ID in Iowa carries more consequences than many students realize. Even if your goal is simply to purchase alcohol or enter a bar, the law considers that a criminal act. Understanding how Iowa defines and punishes the use of false identification helps you...