A mother that the child was bornfrom her and has stayed with her the last 10 years if that means she has custody?

In Iowa If no marriage at time of conception and birth and no acknowledgement or finding of paternity then mother has custody. The birth...

I got caught shoplifting does it go on my record?

Many "records" are made already and the process is not done. Macy's made a record of the incident. There may be store videotape of the event or...

See Iowa code Chapter 674.6 Notice — consent. If the petitioner is married, the petitioner must give legal notice to the spouse, in the manner of...

How do I file in Small Claims Court without the person's name or address?

Good advice given about the procedure to follow. Have you complained to local police department, Craigs list and paypal? I am concerned you will...

Do I need to setup a conservatorship for a minor?

Depending upon the amount involved the funds might be transferred to a guardian for minor according to the uniform transfer to minors act with out...

Does a guy have rights to his child if he's not on thebirth certificate and no DNA test has been done?

A potential biological father of a child born out of wedlock can request that paternity be established and receive custody and visitation rights...

Is this considered grounds for a habitual offender charge

Airflow cases are a felony to start with. Habituals can be based on prior domestic or prior non domestic felony cases. Husband needs attorney that...

My wifes 22 year old step son is breaking into my house

Theft, domestic violence and whether someone is a renter or trespasser are all different areas of the law with different factual and legal issues....

I have a restraining order against me (By consent agreement). What are my rights if she runs across me or I her by mistake.

The order tells you to stay away from her. If she comes to your house or place of employment you can probably stay and expect her to leave....

Signed written guilty plea, judge rejected it for "insufficient factual basis"

Not admitting the intent to permanently deprive the owner or the value amountnelement. Submit a new plea if that is what you intend to do.