If the police stop you on suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol they may ask you to take one or more tests. The results of these tests could be used against you in court to show that alcohol was affecting your driving or that you were above the...
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4 tips for negotiating a peaceful divorce
Sometimes two very good people just aren’t very good together – and vows that were meant to last forever have to be broken. Just the same, if you still have feelings for your spouse, you don’t want your divorce to turn into an all-out war. At a minimum, you want to...
What constitutes disorderly conduct in Iowa?
While disorderly conduct is a misdemeanor in Iowa, that doesn’t mean a conviction can’t result in serious repercussions. As a result, it is important to take disorderly conduct charges seriously. Some offenses can be difficult to define, and there are several ways in...
What is reasonable suspicion for a DUI stop?
When people see the flashing lights of a police vehicle behind them, they may automatically get nervous. One of the biggest questions many people will have is why they got pulled over. In some cases, the answer to that question is that the police officer saw...
What should parents know about relocating with children?
After parents divorce, there’s a chance that one may want to move. If shared custody is a concern, they will need to take the appropriate steps before that move can occur. Understanding what needs to happen is critical for a parent who wants to move. The other parent...
Balancing vacation plans with co-parenting agreements
Summer vacations can be a highlight for children because they get a break from school and a chance to create lifelong memories. For divorced parents, however, planning these vacations requires careful coordination and adherence to co-parenting agreements. There are...
3 drunk driving misconceptions that need to end
The internet has a lot of misconceptions that people spread around without first fact-checking. Some of these myths are harmless. But, others can create legal issues, such as driving while drunk. A lot of these myths need to end. Here are a few common myths you may...
Are field sobriety tests accurate?
Field sobriety tests are physical tests that a police officer can have a driver carry out on the side of the road. This usually happens if the officer suspects that the driver is under the influence of alcohol. Maybe the officer pulled the driver over for a minor...
Tips for maintaining a collaborative co-parenting relationship
When the dust settles on your divorce or nonmarital split, and all that matters is the well-being of your kids, finding ways to improve your co-parenting relationship becomes essential. While it may not seem like a big deal, establishing and maintaining a...
What if a parent paying child support loses their job?
Most everyone loses a job at some point in their lives for one reason or another. If you’re a parent who’s paying child support, that reality may be of little consolation. Not being able to comply with a child support order is understandably a frightening prospect for...