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...

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...

Misconceptions About Common Law Marriage

Being married gives people certain legal rights. Many of these legal rights don’t become important until the couple splits up. If there is a marriage, whether it is a “regular” marriage or a common law marriage, when the couple splits up they can get...

Termination of Parental Rights

What Are “Parental Rights”? When you have “parental rights” to a child, you are that child’s parent in the eyes of the law. When your parental rights to a child are terminated, you stop being that child’s parent. You no longer have...

Passports and Child Custody

Do I need custody to get my child a passport? There are special rules to get a passport for a child who is younger than 16. These rules help prevent international child abduction. They can be confusing, especially for parents who are no longer together. Many...

Signer Beware! The Pitfalls of Nursing Home Agreements

Information Every day, elderly Iowans enter nursing homes for the first time. For some, it’s a temporary stay to recover from an injury or illness. For others, it is permanent. No matter what the situation, it can be emotionally difficult for the new resident...