Questions answered by Erik S. Fisk

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Is it legal to serve a summons at my home on Sunday in Iowa

Erik's answer | Answered on September 05, 2012

I am aware of no law in Iowa that prohibits personal service on a Sunday.

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I was hit by a car and not insured but the other car that hit me was what should I do?

Erik's answer | Answered on September 04, 2012

If you have damages that are a result of someone else's negligence, and you are not more that a certain percentage at fault, you are entitled to a...

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If I have a mechanic's lien on a business, and I obtained a default judgment from the court, how do I enforce it?

Erik's answer | Answered on August 30, 2012

If you obtained a Mechanic's Lien for construction work done on the business and you "filed a complaint with the court" and a "default judgment was...

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Do I have to accept settlement?

Erik's answer | Answered on August 30, 2012

You are asking for an analysis of your case by an attorney without having met with the attorney. This is the essence of legal advice. It would be...

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If divorce stipulation says parties rotate inc. tax exemp for child, child is 20 and father no longer supports can he claim

Erik's answer | Answered on August 26, 2012

Without more information, this is a little unclear. If it says rotate the income tax exemption, though, that is probably what should be done. if...

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My sister lives in Davenport Iowa. She does not have a lease. Does she have to give a 30 day notice?

Erik's answer | Answered on August 26, 2012

Under Iowa law, she is in a month to month lease. Thirty days of notice is required to terminate the tenancy.

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I have an attorny for a modification of divorce degree envolving a minor child. Im unable financilly pay my attorney whom states

Erik's answer | Answered on August 20, 2012

You will not be entitled to court representation for this issue. You should get in touch with the Polk County Bar Association to see about pro...

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My ex is ordered in our divorce decree to pay 50% of certain expenses for our child. He is to pay within 30 days of notice of

Erik's answer | Answered on August 17, 2012

No. Post-dissolution arising out of the Decree are under the jurisdiction of the court issuing the Decree.

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Need a copy of my divorce decree

Erik's answer | Answered on August 17, 2012

Yes, get in touch with the clerk of court in the Iowa county that issued the decree. Because the file is closed, many counties will have it stored...

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My step daughter wants to come and live with us. Her mother says no. There isn't a court ordered custody plan. What can we do?

Erik's answer | Answered on August 08, 2012

I don't know what you mean if there isn't a "court ordered custody plan." Were they married? If they were, the dissolution Decree should...

Erik S. Fisk's Answers (10653)

Is it legal to serve a summons at my home on Sunday in Iowa

I was hit by a car and not insured but the other car that hit me was what should I do?

If I have a mechanic's lien on a business, and I obtained a default judgment from the court, how do I enforce it?

Do I have to accept settlement?

If divorce stipulation says parties rotate inc. tax exemp for child, child is 20 and father no longer supports can he claim

My sister lives in Davenport Iowa. She does not have a lease. Does she have to give a 30 day notice?

I have an attorny for a modification of divorce degree envolving a minor child. Im unable financilly pay my attorney whom states

My ex is ordered in our divorce decree to pay 50% of certain expenses for our child. He is to pay within 30 days of notice of

Need a copy of my divorce decree

My step daughter wants to come and live with us. Her mother says no. There isn't a court ordered custody plan. What can we do?