What's the first step I need to take

If you need legal advice for defense on your contract forfeiture, you'll need to meet with an attorney in person. Our professional rules prohibit...

If I traded someone a Gibson guitar for a different Gibson guitar and the one I have turned it to be a fake can I be prosecuted?

Theoretically, yes. From a practical standpoint, probably not.

When does the 20 days start in a custody case, when he was served or when I filed the proof of service?

The rules of civil procedure state that the 20 days runs from the date of service.

Iowa doesn't have laws regarding domestic partnership. As a result, the best you can do is enter into some kind of contract in hopes that it would...

The law is more complicated than anyone would be willing to go through here (it would require a lengthy essay). However, suffice it to say, that...

Can DHS use it against my husband and I if we voluntarily assign temporary guardianship of our newborn to a famIly member?

If you think DHS hasn't seen someone try to duck agency involvement by assigning guardianship to a family member, you haven't thought this through...

If you think it's that easy to get away from DHS, they've seen this before. They can certainly take the children away from anyone who doesn't keep...

What happens if i fail a drug test at ob appointnent pregnant in waterloo iowa given I've gone through the dhs system before?

Yes, if you didn't learn your lesson the first time, meth is one of the surest ways to get DHS involved in your life.

Parental alienation is not a basis to terminate child support.

Is it okay in the state of sioux city to date a 16 year old and not having sex?

A fact or two would be helpful, as in a real question.