If I signed a lease, can I get out of it? We have not moved in yet. I realize now that I can't afford it.

You could try to negotiate to be released from the lease. But not being able to afford it is generally not grounds to avoid obligations under a...

How do I begin the guardianship and conservatorship process?

You would file a standby petition for appointment of guardian/conservator.

WWhat does it mean when a hearing is dismissed without prejudice and canceled ?

Dismissed without prejudice means that it can be brought again at a later time, usually until the expiration of any statutes of limitation.

Can I move out of my dads when I'm 16 without getting emancipated if my mom says i can leave?

More facts would be helpful. If your parents have joint custody, then your mom's permission isn't enough to get you out of living with your dad....

Without question, an oral release is not sufficient. An oral release as to a written agreement doesn't hold much water. You need something in...

Yes, you can. But the bigger question is whether the baby's father will assert his parental rights—which he can do either before or after the...

I got pregnant from my fiancé that lives in Utah but I have a daughter resided here in Iowa. Can she move with me to Utah?

It depends on the custody arrangement. Obviously if you have full custody you can take your daughter to live in Utah. If you have joint custody...

Is it legal to buy a car from a guy whose name is not on the title?

It's important to be sure that the seller has valid title. There are a number of reasons why a seller would not have his/her name on the title, but...

In the state of Iowa am I able to remove a restaurant exhaust Hood vent if I was the one that purchased and and have it install?

A helpful answer to this question would require more facts than provided here. This situation really requires a review of the whole lease agreement.

Can I go live with and aunt or uncle if I can’t emotionally stand my home in Iowa?

Do you live with your mom, or with your grandma and aunt? Or with all three? In any event, you cannot just go move with one of your aunts or uncles...