How long should it take for a ruling in a contested divorce?

There is no time limit for a judge to decide a case. If a judge has a case under advisement for decision for in excess of 60 days, this must be...

Can I break my lease agreement at apartment if I can't get electricity hooked up because of past tenants

You can always terminate a lease, the question is what will the consequences of that be. In this case if your lease requires you to put the...

If you are convicted of driving 34 miles an hour above the posted speed limit this will be a major violation and likely result in a suspension of...

I'm 16 I'm on informal probation and also informal house arrest. If I go on the run will my probation be dropped when I turn 18?

If you violate the terms of your probation, if you are a juvenile the judge could issue an order for you to be picked up and detained by the...

Can my landlord evict me while I'm filing a complaint of discrimination against her (in Iowa),

An eviction which can be proven to be retaliation for a discrimination complaint which is already filed might be a temporary defense to an eviction...

Hopefully you or your mother had an attorney set up the trust and explain how it works. If not, you should get in touch with an attorney who...

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Can cops enter before warrant arrives with no consent?

There are times when it is permissible to enter a private residence without a warrant, so you need to consult with a criminal defense attorney with...

If my name is on a title

If your uncle bought the truck and you paid nothing for it, including the to license it in your name, it is his property and would belong to his...

Will this go against my probation?

Yes. If you were already on probation for moving violations and you got another one, it is a violation of the probation. Since Iowa now uses...

Do I have sufficient documentation to pursue legal action?

You have enough evidence to bring the case, but you should not wait too long. There are time limits for actions to enforce a contract - which is...