When I was going through a divorce my attorney pressured me to pay my then wife’s legal fees. Is this common?

Hello, That’s a tricky question. No, you shouldn’t feel pressured by your attorney to accept a settlement. The role of the attorney is to give...

Hello, Here’s the relevant Iowa Code section you’re looking for: Chapter 598.19 “…However, the court may in its discretion, on written motion...

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How can I spend more time with my children?

If there is a court order in place, you may need to file either a Petition for Modification to clarify provisions or your decree or an Application...

How do I go about divorcing my husband without paying an arm and a leg?

You could also check with Iowa Legal Aid to see if they would accept your case. Additionally some attorneys will accept cases on a sliding-fee...

What's process of filing divorce when father of child returned to home country and abandoned any sort of parental involvement?

I would be surprised if an attorney would quote you a fee on a forum like this, without meeting with you to discuss your case. But uncontested...

Paying off Debts in a Divorce

Generally any debt acquired during the marriage is marital debt and subject to equitable division. If she takes half the debt and doesn’t pay,...

I am going to an appraisal hearing to protest my property value. What is the best way to prepare/

You could also have an actual appraisal done by a private, certified appraiser, and bring it to the hearing. Depending on what they charge in your...

Ex Filed a petition to return family pictures to him.

I agree with the first two responses. Also ask for your attorney fees in your Answer or Response to his petition. If it's a contempt action, it's...

My husband works in VA where he maintains a rental. We own a home in Illinois. He wants to file for divorce in VA

If your husband is a resident of a state and meets that state’s residency requirements, then that state will have authority to determine his legal...

Very Sad. A family member's ex has been living with someone for years before the divorce was final--

I can’t tell you whether or not allowing the above events to occur is a moral or legal “mistake.” Minimizing conflict for a child is always a...