Family Law Newsletter

Do Mothers Always Get Primary Custody in Iowa? March 23, 2021

Contrary to popular belief, mothers are not automatically given primary custody in Iowa. The Iowa courts recognize that fathers play just as important a role in their children's lives as mothers do. ...

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How Long Does It Take to Get Divorced in Iowa? February 23, 2021

Divorcing is never an easy process, and even in the best of circumstances, it can take time. Depending on the nature of your divorce, it can take as little as 90 days. However, if you are dealing with ...

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Common Challenges of High-Conflict Co-Parenting Relationships January 22, 2021

Co-Parenting Is Never Easy Divorcing or separating when you have children is a difficult process. After the divorce or separation is finalized, you and your former partner will have to learn how to ...

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How to Find Money Your Spouse Has Hidden in an Iowa Divorce December 23, 2020

Financial transparency is a necessity when it comes to marriage. In many cases, however, one spouse may handle all of the couple’s finances, leaving the other spouse in the dark as to understanding ...

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Iowa Domestic Abuse Laws December 7, 2020

According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV), more than 10 million individuals suffer some type of domestic violence incident every year. This breaks down to one in four women ...

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Can Email & Text Messages Be Used Against Me in Divorce Court? November 20, 2020

In today’s hugely technologically advanced world, we all use digital forms of communication and social media to interact. This digital style has evolved over the years and become more sophisticated ...

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