Towed Cars

People have many questions when they come outside and find their car is missing. This article will answer some questions people usually have when their car has been towed by law enforcement. The law is different if a private party tows your car. How do I find out...

Iowa’s Minor Guardianship Law

Sometimes neither parent can take care of a child. This could be due to death, disability, or some other reason. When this happens, another person, often a family member or friend, can ask the court for legal authority to care for the child.   This person is called a...

Wage Payment Collection

Are you having problems collecting wages owed to you or problems not being paid regularly? There is a law in Iowa to help you. It is called the Wage Payment Collection Act. (Chapter 91A, Iowa Code). What Exactly Does “Wages” Include? “Wages”...

Emancipation and Minor Guardianships

Children are not allowed to make their own decisions. Instead, they rely on parents to help them make good decisions. However, sometimes a child’s parents are unable to make good decisions for them. Sometimes a parent is unable to overcome obstacles in his or her...

What You Need to Know about Property Taxes

Maybe you just paid off your mortgage (congratulations!) or perhaps your aunt died and left you her house. You know you still have utility payments, house insurance and general upkeep. Are you missing something? Yes, you are missing a significant debt that could cause...