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Month: March 2020

The impact of divorce on your retirement

If you divorce when you are young, you may not think too much about how it will impact your retirement. However, if you have a nice retirement plan in place or you are an older person, the effects of your divorce on your retirement may be a pressing issue. After all,...

Can I expunge my misdemeanor conviction?

If you have had a brush with the law, it can get nasty for your future if the courts find you guilty. Misdemeanor convictions can affect your ability to find housing, get a job or apply to school.  Luckily, the Iowa legislature has recently passed a law that...

What are long-term impacts of DUI convictions?

Residents in Iowa face DUI related charges should understand the penalties of conviction. There are both short and long term penalties that people convicted of DUI crimes may face. Today we will look into the long-term impacts, which often do not get as much...

4 questions to answer before deciding for, against a prenup

If you are getting married this spring or summer, you probably have a lot of loose ends to tie up in the coming weeks and months. You may be planning a wedding, moving, or preparing to start a family. With so much to think about, it can be easy to put off planning for...

Am I eligible for alimony?

One of the most difficult adjustments people must make during and after a divorce is supporting themselves financially. This can be especially worrisome for people who stayed at home with the kids. People in this situation can be scared about how they will pay for a...

How to tell your adult child you’re getting divorced

Breaking the news of a divorce is always emotional and hard. As difficult as the separation may be for you, it can be equally – if not more – devastating for your children. This is true regardless of their ages. Adult children can be just as impacted by a split as...

What is parallel parenting?

After a divorce, everyone wants a healthy co-parenting relationship with their ex. One in which you can comfortably voice any concerns and support each other. But what do you do when conversations constantly lead to disagreements? What happens when the support isn’t...

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