Family Law Newsletter

Joint Custody: What To Do When You Disagree on Medical Care August 20, 2019

People sometimes say that differences make the world go round. Differences, however, can be bad news for couples who are divorced , especially when they have children. If parents have joint custody, ...

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What Are the Legal Implications of Not Vaccinating Your Child? July 31, 2019

Several cases of measles outbreaks struck various areas in the United States in the past couple of years. News reports and investigations tied these outbreaks to people who did not receive a measles ...

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Family Law Issues for Qualified Tuition Programs July 25, 2019

What Is a Qualified Tuition Program? A qualified tuition program (QTP) —also known as a 529 plan— is a tax vehicle that helps families save for future educational expenses. Like qualified retirement ...

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Can Your Child Pick Which Parent to Live With? July 22, 2019

A divorce can be a difficult and uncertain time for couples deciding to split. There are many decisions to be made during the divorce process, and for parents, one of the most important ones is their ...

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Factors for Dividing Property Upon Divorce in Iowa July 21, 2019

When a couple gets divorced in Iowa, issues related to property division are resolved using principles of equitable distribution. Iowa law requires courts to divide marital assets “equitably” between ...

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How to Successfully Co-Parent with Your Ex July 17, 2019

Divorced parents who have joint custody will have to learn to co-parent. This is rarely easy for two people who recently split up, especially if the relationship ended badly. However, parents need to ...

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