Misdemeanors are categorized as crimes that are less serious than felonies. The punishment for committing a misdemeanor is usually accompanied by a jail sentence instead of a prison sentence. The length of your incarceration is determined by the severity of your...
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Can you protect your business from your divorce?
Going into a marriage with a business is a major deal because there’s a chance that the company can be impacted if you go through a divorce. The absolute best way to protect the company is by using a prenuptial agreement that includes the terms of what will happen to...
Does an Iowa shoplifting charge lead to a slap on the wrist?
Iowa has criminal laws against all of the common forms of theft. From fraud and embezzlement to burglary and robbery, there are laws imposing specific penalties for various different kinds of theft offenses. Of all the forms of theft possible, shoplifting may be the...
Leaving your spouse? Here are 3 questions to ask yourself
Walking away from a long-term marriage is a difficult situation because so much of your life is entangled with your spouse. There are many things that you have to consider when you’re going through this type of circumstance. One of the most important things that you...
2 benefits of collaborative divorce for the kids
Traditionally, most marriages are dissolved by the court where the different aspects of the divorce are litigated. However, this does not have to be your first choice, especially if you share children. A collaborative divorce is a solution-centered approach that...
Is a collaborative divorce right for you?
Sometimes, a marriage may fail to work out as expected. When this happens, the couple may decide to divorce and go their separate ways. But, the traditional divorce route can be tedious and costly. This explains why more and more divorcing couples are opting for...
Can divorce or parenting classes help Iowa parents and children?
Under Iowa law, parents must complete a court-approved educational course when getting a divorce. The courts believe such participation educates parents and helps them become sensitive to the needs of children in their post-divorce lives. On occasion, a family court...
Why is there a camera in your ignition interlock device?
Drivers convicted of a high blood-alcohol concentration (BAC) drunk driving offense or those with prior impaired driving convictions may need to install an ignition interlock device (IID) if they want to keep their license. In recent years, Iowa has changed its...
Will the children need to change schools when a parent moves?
There are many implications to the child custody arrangements in your Iowa divorce. How you split parenting time can affect how much child support one parent pays. The way you split parenting time can also affect the relationships that each of you has with the kids,...
Do you have to close your family business during a divorce?
You and your spouse are going to get divorced, and it's the end of your romantic relationship and your marriage. But you are also business partners, as you started a business together after you initially got married. What you're wondering about is if you're going to...