Urbandale Law Blog

Parental alienation hurts every party involved. As the alienated parent, you likely feel as though you have lost a child. For many alienated parents, this loss feels as traumatic as a death.  But your child will suffer from the repercussions, too. Not only that, but...

After courts issue a child custody order, both parents must abide by its terms. However, sometimes the parenting schedule that works after divorce does not meet the family's needs after a few years.  Review the process of changing a legal child custody order in Iowa. ...

When you decide to divorce, it is crucial to inform your child, too. Needless to say, a decision like divorce affects all members of your family. Any child old enough to speak is also old enough to understand that big changes are on the way.  As such, it is also...

Couples stay together for many different reasons, even if the union is not perfect. However, if cohabitation with your business partner and spouse has become unsustainable, there could be an option that lets you save your company and go your separate ways.  We help...

If you are working through a dispute over child custody, there are many different hurdles you likely have to overcome, such as tough emotions and uncertainty over various legal issues. However, some parents are in a particularly difficult position because they are...

When the issue of income enters into a marital discussion, both spouses typically have a fair say in how to handle things. Some couples, however, may develop serious conflicts when each spouse has a different outlook on budgeting and spending money.  According to U.S....

You and your ex may not see eye-to-eye on how to parent your children. However, effective co-parenting can help your kids enjoy a relationship with both parents.  Divorce Magazine offers strategies to help you manage your shared custody arrangement.  Communicate...