Under Iowa law you have a duty to yield, even after you have stopped for a stop sign, to other traffic already in the roadway. That is probably...

Do I have any right to the house I lived in with my boyfriend for 23 yrs but I paid 1/2 the rent monthly.

If your name is not on the title, your rights in the property are limited. Your payment of half the mortgage or rent may be viewed as your share...

Landlord is suing me for a verbal contract?

You need to hire an attorney as soon as possible. A verbal contract will be enforced by the courts if it can be proven by a preponderance of the...

Appeal restitution

You can appeal restitution in a criminal case, but the deadlines for taking the appeal are the same as for the rest of the case. You need to move...

What are the legal rights of a homeowner in an un-married relationship if they dissolve relationship but are still half owner?

If his name was on the deed, he is an owner of the property. The exact language of the deed will determine exactly what his right are. If he is...

Do I have to pay child support if I have a total & permanent service connected disability ?

Court ordered support is owed until the court says it is not owed. In this case you need a family law attorney to bring this matter to the...

Check with the clerk of court for the jurisdictions where the judgments were entered. If the court records show that they have been satisfied,...

Will i get anything if my dad passed away with no will and my mom is still alive?

You have not provided much information but a lot turns on how the property was owned. If it was held in joint tenancy, then on your father's death...

I went to initial appearance for citation of theft 5 they told me to plead not guilty and take a first time offender class

The class you were asked to take is probably a diversion program to help you avoid having a conviction for theft on your record. In most instances...

Can my public intox be enhanced if I had never had a lawyer represent me for the previous ones.

There are some circumstances in which the charge can be enhanced if the prosecution can establish that you understood the consequences of pleading...