My wifes mother got divorced and her husband was ordered to pay a lump sum of $60k. That is what was agreed upon.

If your mother-in-law had an attorney for the divorce, contact that attorney. The court filings should clarify whether the agreement to pay the...

This is a very state-specific question. Iowa's general age of consent under most situations is 16. However, Iowa has a "Romeo and Juliet" law...

How to get a child custody case going.

Call Iowa Legal Aid. If they cannot help you, try the Drake University Legal Clinic. Also, the Polk County Volunteer Lawyer Project might be able...

Do I need an attorney or should I be fine with the case at hand?

Your question isn't clear enough to answer. You mention a driving while suspended charge in Illinois, but "a 12 hour drinking and driving course."...

The general rule is to follow your decree until a judge orders otherwise. You do risk a contempt finding if you willfully violate the decree, even...

It goes back to the giver of the ring. In Iowa, an engagement ring is a conditional gift. I have attached a link to the controlling case on the...

I have court on Tuesday in Fairfield Iowa for driving while suspended and speeding

Unless your friend is an attorney licensed to practice in Iowa, I would ignore his/her information. Instead, hire an attorney to represent you. ...

I was in a common law marriage in council bluffs iowa I have proof of it we had bank accounts together credit cards

I have attached a link below which outlines how the courts determine whether a marriage at common law is created between putative spouses. The...

My girlfriend viol. Prob in Ia. She saw p.o. 3x's and never went bak.that was 2yrs ago. She is out on bond.

It will be up to the judge as to the terms of her release pending hearing. She needs an attorney. Use the "find a lawyer" button above or have...

What can I do to move out of the house at 17 without parental support and without emancipating myself?

I anticipate that you will not want to hear this, but an attorney is not likely to give a teen instructions about how to leave his or her parents'...