What would we need to do to change my step-sons last name to match the rest of the family's?

Typically, both legal parents need to agree in writing before changing a minor child"s name, so you'll probably need dad"s approval.

How does a deferred judgement look on a background check?

That depends on the type of background check. Once you complete the terms of probation on a deferred judgment, the criminal case should be expunged...

If I have a probation warrant out of Iowa for a felony theft and I'm living in Florida will I be brought back

Florida would most likely arrest and detain you for this Iowa warrant, but it's unlikely that Iowa would bother with going through the expense of...

Harassment charges?

You should speak with an attorney immediately about this. Harassment in the 2nd Degree (serious misdemeanor) is not something that should be taken...

Was i technically lying on what i wrote?

A deferred judgment is technically not a conviction. Typically, employers ask if you've ever been charged, plead guilty, and/or been convicted. ...

Can parents share a bedroom with a 2.5 year old?

There's no law in Iowa that prevents you from doing this.

He's technically your step-father as long as he's married to your mother; however, relations are more than legal connections. If he's divorced...

Should I admit I was driving? Or should I invoke my 5th amendment right to not incriminate myself? What could I be charged with?

That's difficult to answer. First off, you will need to tell the truth on the witness stand. With that said, both attorneys would appreciate...

Would the friends boyfriends mother succeed in suing me and would she win?

She would probably be successful in a small claims case against you for the $250. If she went that route, your also be ordered to reimburse her...

Can the charges be dismissed because we were never read our rights? And were those incriminating questions? What are our options

It's unlikely that the charges would be dismissed for this oversight. The best case scenario is that the prosecution wouldn't be able to use any...