I have not RECIVED my alimony. due to the fact that my ex uses it to pay for a garnishement.. can he do that?

You should meet with a family law attorney in your area to interpret the divorce decree to determine the appropriateness of your ex-husband's actions.

Can my alimony be garnished to pay for the lawyer that he was to pay for ?

Are you saying that you are paying your ex alimony and he or she is using it to pay the court ordered costs of the action or that he or she is...

What are my rights as a soon to be teen mother?

If you wish you formally move out of your parent's home, you should file a petition for an order of emancipation in the juvenile court in the...

My ex husband refuses to sign quit claim to home that he has given up in our divorce, what can I do?

More information is needed to be certain of the complete legal consequences of your ex-husband's actions/inactions. You may be able to bring a...

Violation of a no contact order entered under Iowa Code 236 is a mandatory seven days in jail for a first offense. Often, this is plead down to a...

Can I move my child away to another state 2000 miles away?

He cannot keep you in Iowa. If joint physical custody is awarded to you and your husband and you decide to move, the Court would have to modify...

DI I technically have full custody of my daughter evendors though we never went to court for custody?

It depends. If he has held himself out as your child's father, as defined by certain criteria, he may have rights to legal custody of your...

How does child custody or parental rights work when the father is not on the birth certificate and they were never married?

It depends (I know, clear as mud). Put simply, since your child was born out of wedlock, you have exclusive physical care of your child. ...

What steps do I need to take if my Iowa custody order does not state when my child support obligation ends?

Pursuant to the Iowa Code, if your Daughter turns 18 and is enrolled full time in high school and pursing graduation, or enrolled in a high school...

Can I take my 11 year old son from my husband if dhs gave him temporary custody?

It sounds like DHS has enacted a safety plan whereby they believe the child will be kept safe during the pendency of the investigation by staying...