Do I have to have an attorney to be placed on electronic monitoring?

There is no requirement that you have an attorney to enroll in electronic monitoring. There are many things an attorney may help you with,...

What are the steps on getting a divorce from my husband that resides in Mexico?

If you have resided in Iowa for the past year, you can file for divorce in Iowa. If your husband is cooperative, your lawyer can send the...

I was hit by a car and require ongoing medical care, the insurance company wants me to settle, is this a good idea?

Your case is one that personal injury lawyers will handle on a contingency arrangement. That means you pay a percentage of what the lawyer obtains...

What is jail time for 2nd degree therf in iowa, no priors?

Theft 2nd falls under Iowa Code Section 714.2(2), and is a Class D felony. The range of sentence is the possibility of a deferred judgment on the...

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Convicted of possession w/ intent in 2005, discharged in 2008. Can it still be held against me during my job search?

Given the fact that there is no expungement option under Iowa law (absent a deferred judgment), you are likely stuck with your record. Your best...

I was divorced in Nebraska, and we now live in Iowa. In which state do I re-litigate my child custody arrangement?

It depends on where your ex lives and where the children live. It may also depend on how long it has been since you moved, and other factors. ...

Theft in the 5th degree, 6 years ago...

If you are accurate in your understanding of the facts, there is no expungement law in Iowa that will help you in this situation. You may want to...

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It is sometimes not easy to get the court to list a no contact entered because of alleged domestic abuse. The law was designed to protect women...

I am remarried to a sex offender. can he supervise my 9 year old son

Mr. Fisk is correct in his analysis. The bottom line is that it depends on the circumstances of his offense, and what level of supervision he is...

Could I get sole custody with supervised visitation?

The history you describe makes sole legal custody a real possibility if you have an experienced family law attorney advocate your case for you. ...