The father of my daughters child now 8 years old has not seen or been in her life for several years can we change the child's

It is generally required that both parents consent for a name change for a minor. Based on the facts you have recited it is possible that...

In a case involving misdemeanors, can the complainant have a deposition

The rules of criminal procedure allow the taking of depositions of witnesses listed in the trial information or indictment in felony and indictable...

How does a small claims court work?

Small claims court is a less formal way to provide access to the courts for people with claims involving less than $5000. The petition to start...

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2 first offense Paula tickets

You will need to wait until 2 years after the last ticket to be eligible to apply to expungement. The expungement process is pretty...

Would it be difficult to get custody of the child?

You did not specify if the boyfriend was divorced from the ex or they just are not together any longer. If there is a divorce decree he would need...

Transfering shares of deceased husband to wife

You will need to consult a probate attorney. It is possible that you will not need to have a full blown estate proceeding (depending on other...

Can I sue my ex-landlord for not returning my deposit and also while living there the basement walls were caving in

Iowa law requires a landlord to provide a written statement as to the disposition of your damage deposit within 30 days of termination of the...

No. The State of Iowa has no provision to allow the expungement of the record of this conviction. You may be able to apply for a pardon from the...

A third offense is a felony, but most of the time the period of incarceration is aimed at treatment. In Davenport third offenders are usually...

The way a security interest is put on a vehicle to secure a loan varies greatly from state to state. You should find out how this is handled in...