I got subpoenaed to court in Iowa for a criminal case, do I really have to show up for that?

A subpoena has the force of a Court Order. Disobeying a Court Order can result in a finding that you are in contempt. No one here would recommend...

Am I required to surrender a domain name containing a trademarked word?

There are a few cases on cyber-squatting. I would suggest you check that out. Without more, it's hard to know how you would be able to use their...

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Is a gift given to only me while I was married community property

Iowa is not a community property state. The question is whether this could be marital property. It may be, it may not. It depends on a variety...

If my husband stays in our house and I move does he pay me half of the appraised value of our home?

Maybe yes, maybe no. It depends, on a lot of things. A property settlement of the marital home is one part of the entire picture of the equitable...

Can my dad give me money to buy a house before my divorce or will it considered part of the marital property?

The answer is, unfortunately, not entirely clear without a fuller picture of your and your husband's financial condition. Typically, gifts are...

How do I terminate my ex husbands parental rights?

I would not suggest attempting to do a termination yourself. Because of the constitutional rights implicated, and the fact that you would be...

Had work done on my truck. Truck was damaged at shop and spare tire was stolen. Engine is still not working properly.

I agree. There is no question here. What are you trying to figure out? The warranty? The damage? The botched repair?

I want to separate from my husband and go out of state and have to leave household items behind-can he say that I abandoned them

Yes, if you want answers about the impact of a prolonged separation period and the impact of that separation period on marital assets, you should...

Can a domestic charge that happened in 2000 and 2001 be used against someone today?

It is unlikely someone will answer this because you are not specific enough. It sounds like you're talking about Iowa Code Chapter 708. Have a...

What are the new changes in the November 2013 federal law

November 2013 changes? It's August. Also, I agree that you will need to be far more specific. There are literally thousands of criminal laws in...