Did You Pay For Divorce Forms?

Iowa has free self help forms for a divorce with or without minor children and for custody cases. You can find the forms on the Iowa Judicial Branch website. You pay nothing to print them, they are free for everyone. Some of these forms are interactive. You can find...

Senior Citizens’ Guide to Fair Housing

Many people think of fair housing laws as dealing only with race. In 1988, the Fair Housing Law was changed to include persons with disabilities. Many seniors may qualify as persons with disabilities under federal and state fair housing laws. These laws may help...

Help With Pension Problems

Iowa Legal Aid can help Iowans who are entitled to receive pensions based on their work history or the work history of their spouses. Iowa Legal Aid is now part of the Upper Midwest Pension Rights Project. The Project provides free pension counseling, claims...

FEMA Application and Assistance Overview

A Guide to FEMA Assistance FEMA can assist with temporary housing, repair or replacement costs, and other disaster needs through the Individuals and Households Program. FEMA also provides Serious Needs Assistance designed to help people meet immediate expenses related...

Protecting Your 401(K) Plan

Question:  I’m a 20-year employee of a company that has a 401(k) plan. I’ve been told I am fully vested and am thinking about retiring soon. Are my funds insured or guaranteed and what can I do to protect them? Answer:  A 401(k) plan is a kind of defined...