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Divorces are commonly portrayed as battles that are won and lost in the courtroom. This isn’t necessarily a true reflection of reality. The majority of cases are settled outside of a trial, and this includes divorce cases. A more productive way to settle divorce...
If you and your soon-to-be ex will be living thousands or even hundreds of miles apart, letting your child fly as an “unaccompanied minor” (UM) for school breaks and summer vacations may be the best way for them to spend time with their other parent. If air travel...
Among the many questions that arise when going through a divorce is whether or not you can change your name back to your maiden name. You may be considering reverting to your maiden name as a symbolic fresh start. The Iowa Code Section 674.13 specifically addresses...
Many impaired driving arrests are made when the driver is under the influence of alcohol. Police officers can give these drivers a breath test, which are intended to register their blood alcohol concentration (BAC). There’s an established legal limit of 0.08%....
Most people don’t go around telling everyone they are divorcing. They prefer to maintain some privacy and only mention it to a selected few. If you have a child, you might wonder if their teacher should be one of those you tell. The answer is almost always, yes. Here...
If the police do not have clear evidence that a driver is drunk, they may ask the driver to perform a field sobriety test. A field sobriety test is a physical examination of the driver. The police can judge the driver during a field sobriety test and decide whether a...
If you get pulled over for a traffic stop, you can’t refuse to give the officer your driver’s license. They’re going to ask you for your identification. All drivers are required to have a license and they are supposed to carry it on them when they’re in the car. You...
Having a spouse generally makes it easier to enjoy a higher standard of living. Married couples can afford a more comfortable house because they qualify for a larger mortgage. They have more wiggle room in their budgets with two streams of income, which can make it...
If you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse have opted to go through a collaborative divorce, you need to communicate effectively to enjoy the expected benefits. Communication is the backbone of this divorce option. Here are three tips for communicating with your spouse: Be...
Sometimes, it is necessary for one parent to live a considerable distance away from their child. For example, if a parent has an international career or serves in the military. Nonetheless, physical distance doesn’t mean that parent and child cannot maintain a close...