Dealing With Medical Debt

Illness and injury can cause stress in our lives. When illness and injury lead to medical bills not covered by health insurance or other assistance, the stress can greatly increase. This stress does not help anyone get better or stay healthy. Medical debt can also...

Grandparent Visitation in Iowa

In Iowa, a grandparent or great-grandparent can ask a court to grant visitation with their grandchildren or great-grandchildren only in the limited and unfortunate circumstance where their own child (the parent of the child in question) is deceased.  If the...

Fathers’ Rights in Unmarried Situations

Becoming a father is a great experience. With the joy of a new child, come many new duties.Parents make many decisions waiting for the birth of their baby. What religion will the child practice? Where will the child go to school? Who will be their doctor? What happens...

Rent Reimbursement and Property Tax Credits

Rent Reimbursement and Property Tax Credits for Iowans who are Elderly or Have a Disability Each year, Iowans who are elderly or have a disability may be able to benefit from: •    A Property Tax Credit on their home; and•    Rent...

What Is Discrimination in Housing?

(Section 216.8 & 8A, and 216.12, Code of Iowa) (United States Code, Volume 42, Sections 3601 and following.) What Is it Illegal for a Landlord to Consider? Under Iowa law and federal law, a landlord or apartment manager in the process of choosing a tenant,...