Urbandale Law Blog
Underage drinking and driving carries heavy penalties in Iowa
Regardless of their age, driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs can have devastating consequences. For some, these drunken errors can have deadly results — the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration estimates 30 people die every day due to a...
3 times lump-sum alimony may make sense
It is entirely normal to feel some financial trepidation in the lead-up to a divorce. After all, you may have to adjust to living on a single income. Nevertheless, if your ex-spouse has a greater income potential than you do, you may receive alimony. Also known as...
Can co-parenting apps help divorced parents?
After a divorce, the well-being of your children is a priority. Even in the best-case-scenario and most amicable splits, child custody issues can still be complicated. In the digital age, parents are learning how to use technology to their advantage. Some use apps...
How to set goals in collaborative divorce?
In a collaborative divorce, it is imperative that you and your spouse work together as much as possible to reach conclusions. If you fail to settle your marriage, you could face losing all the progress you made during the process and having to go to court to settle...
What exactly is a misdemeanor?
The court does not view all crimes the same way. If the courts have accused you of a misdemeanor, it is important to know exactly what that means and what the potential outcomes are. The more you understand about the criminal process, the easier dealing with the legal...
3 types of alimony in Iowa
If your divorce puts you in an unfavorable financial position relative to your ex-spouse, you may be able to collect alimony. Also known as spousal support, alimony is money that one spouse pays to the other when there is a discrepancy in the levels of income between...
How do colleges treat students with DUI convictions?
Iowa college students may wonder, what happens if you get a DUI conviction? Some believe a first-time DUI offense will not have an impact on your life. Unfortunately, this is incorrect for many people. So how do DUI convictions change college student's lives? How...
How to help children cope with divorce
Divorces can tear apart the whole family. It is easy for parents to become preoccupied with their own feelings when in the center of a divorce. The problem with this, however, is that sometimes they take time away from the child and forget to address the child’s...
Should kids get to decide where to live after divorce?
For many children, watching their parents divorce may prove emotionally taxing and difficult, and, depending on your child’s age, he or she may have strong opinions about where to live after the split. Should you give your child a chance to voice his or her...
Breath test devices: Can you trust the results?
Law enforcement officers in Iowa and across the United States may ask you to submit to a breath test if you are pulled over on suspicion of drinking and driving. Officers use these roadside devices to determine whether you are driving with a blood alcohol content...
