My son has filed for custody of his daughter. How long before hearing must she be served and do we have to take care of serving?

Yes, you have to serve her unless she otherwise acknowledges service.

No legal representation for deposition due to short notice with subpoena. How do I respond to question I don't want to answer.

If you have an attorney, why aren't you asking your attorney this? Under the rules, you can move to quash it for lack of sufficient notice, and...

Can a worthless piece of property be loaded into a new LLC to protect me from mounting property taxes?

The property will likely be sold at tax sale after a period of time if the charges aren't paid. You cannot transfer the property to another...

How old do my two daughters have to be to live with me [mom]

Is there a decree that determines custody? If so, your option is modification.

Can I be terminated for an incident that I had no part in & was not witnessed by anyone?

This question is too vague to give you an answer too terribly helpful. Generally, though, Iowa is an at-will state, and you can be terminated for...

Hello. I have a need of legal help in a divorce if this is registered in Iowa.

If you followed all the requirements, you will still be on the records as married, but there is a way to have an Iowa court recognize that the...

Does unpaid child support affect child custody?

No. You cannot withhold visitation for failure to pay child support. Child support and visitation are separate matters. A non-custodial parent...

Divorce papers say I have "Primary physical custody" but then goes on to say that my ex-husband gets him half the time. What???

In Iowa there are two types of child custody: legal custody and physical custody. Legal custody is the right to make decisions about important...

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Retroactive child support for public assistance is being garnished from my paycheck. How much can they take legaly

For unpaid child support, up to 50% of your net wages can be garnished, and up to 60% if you are not currently supporting another dependent. An...

Do homeless people have squatter rights?

Probably not, if that land is owned by the federal government. Look up "adverse possession" if you want to know more, which requires that...