Here are some tips for getting better responses on AVVO, but like everything there is no guarantees. 1. If your question goes unanswered for too...

I practice only in Iowa, so you must verify anything here with a local attorney to be sure. But... Generally speaking, most every State's real...

I practice only in Iowa, so you need to consult with a local attorney. But generally speaking, most every State have similar rules in regards to...

I would contact your local clerk of court immediately and explain this situation. They should be able to give you the court's policy and procedure...

I practice on in Iowa, so you will need to talk with a local attorney. But I might be able to suggest some things to ask that local attorney about...

I practice only in Iowa, and can tell you we have 2 federal districts here. Each district here operates under its own local rules and some local...

Be careful not to run afoul of the UCCJEA laws, which applies in every State. The UCCJEA expressly applies to court proceedings (having any degree...

Very generally speaking, an adoption places a child into the shoes of a biological child. Thus, if a biological child has a right to leave home at...

In Iowa, all appeals go to the Iowa Supreme Court first. The Supreme Court decides whether itself will review an appeal and if they decide no, then...

I practice only in Iowa, so my response is limited to generalization. You must consult with a local attorney. First, wow no child support...