The Criminal Process in Domestic Abuse Cases

Any victim of a crime can file a criminal complaint against their assailant by contacting the police and making the complaint. A victim of domestic abuse has that same right. In the criminal context, the decision about whether someone is charged or what charges will...

Mobile Homes in Iowa

This resource concerns the purchase of a mobile home and the rental of lot space for a mobile home. If the mobile home itself is rented, a different law, Iowa’s regular landlord/tenant act, applies to the rental of the mobile home. What do I need to know when...

Legal Separation – Separating Before Divorce

Why should I consider a separation from my spouse before I file for a divorce? A separation could provide insight into how you will support yourself and your children, if you have any.  A separation could also help determine what to do about marital property and...

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...