Which state I will have to file tax return with?

You will need to file in both states since it is unlikely that Colorado and Iowa have any agreement to make things easier on their mutual...

Can a bank withdraw money from an account and apply towards a loan without authorization or advising someone first?

It is not unusual for the account agreement you sign with your bank or credit union to include a right of offset. When you accept this term as...

I owe the IRS from 2013 from a debt cancellation I went through a lawyer to have it cancelled and 1099C was not sent

Debt forgiveness may trigger tax liability for phantom income, but you may need the 1099 form from the creditor to determine amount of debt that...

Do I need a real estate attorney?

You should exercise caution in this situation and consult with a real estate attorney well versed in Iowa Landlord-Tenant law. The use of bad...

Is it lawful for anyone other than the judge to sign an application for search warrant or the search warrant?

On the average search warrant application and order there are three potential signatures: (1) the affiant, who is usually the police officer...

I was guilty for contributing to delinquency of a minor 6 years ago in the state of Iowa, can i get this expunged off my record?

There are few charged under Iowa law for which expungement is available. If you were not granted a deferred judgment originally, you are probably...

Our former tenants have not provided a forwarding address or instructions.

The Iowa Landlord-Tenant law requires that the tenant provide a forwarding address to trigger the obligation to account for the deposit within 30...

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MOM AND I OWNED A HOUSE JOINTLY - SHE FILED A QUIT CLAIM DEED - SO NOW HER NAME IS THE ONLY NAME ON THE HOUSE - WHAT HAPPENS IF

As Attorney Moens noted, if you owned the property jointly prior to the deed, it is likely that your ownership interest still exists in some form. ...

CAN I GET A MISDEMEANOR THEFT CHARGE EXPUNGED FROM MY RECORD?

No. In Iowa there is no way to get a theft conviction expunged. The only way a theft charge of any kind can be expunged is if a deferred judgment...

Need advice regarding a small claims suit I filed. Need to know, what, if any motions I can file to go straight to trial.

Mediation is usually mandatory when scheduled by the court. The process might be more helpful than you think it will be and often reveals the...