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Q: How can I address defamation and harassment by my husband's ex-wife in Iowa?
For the past six years, I have been dealing with harassment, defamation, slander, and false police reports from my husband's ex-wife. She previously posted lies on social media, including information about my place of employment, and I lost my job 11 days after our trial. Currently, she is... View More 
Stephen Douglas Lombardi
answered on Sep 16, 2026
answered on Sep 16, 2026
Base on your description of the facts, you've got at least four options. All would need to be explored with your choice of attorney. 1. File harassment charges with the county attorney. 2. File a complaint with the social media outlet, and request her posts be removed. Then block her. 3. Your... View More
Q: How can I address defamation and harassment by my husband's ex-wife in Iowa?
For the past six years, I have been dealing with harassment, defamation, slander, and false police reports from my husband's ex-wife. She previously posted lies on social media, including information about my place of employment, and I lost my job 11 days after our trial. Currently, she is... View More
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Dennis VanDerGinst
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You may have several potential remedies under Iowa law, but much will depend on exactly what your husband’s ex-wife has said, to whom she said it, whether the statements were false statements of fact rather than opinions, and what harm resulted.
Defamation may be one avenue. Generally, a... View More
Q: Why might an employer prefer ongoing claim management over Compromise and Release?
I previously represented myself in my claims after dismissing my prior attorneys and have been managing my cases independently. I have multiple claims involving various injuries: one claim is closed, another is awaiting an AME appointment, and a third has an AME report with a rating. All claims... View More
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J. Grant McCreary
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Their analysis calculated that it is cheaper to fight you over medical treatment for the rest of your life vs. pay out a lump sum. It always comes down to money. I suspect they are perfectly willing to settle by C&R, if you will take pennies on the dollar. Or, if you are older or have... View More
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Q: Can renouncing US citizenship & reapplying remove criminal records for gov't clearance?
I'm considering renouncing my U.S. citizenship due to difficulties in obtaining Secret or Public Trust Clearance with my current social security number. I have two felonies expunged at the state level and seven misdemeanors that a judge refuses to expunge or seal. As a software engineer,... View More
Kyle M Kinzy
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answered on Sep 18, 2026
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Hello, my name is Kyle Kinzy and I have been practicing immigration law for more than 25 years. Asking before taking a step this large is the right order, because this particular step cannot be taken back.
The answer is no, and the plan defeats itself at the first move: under 28 C.F.R. §... View More
Q: What legal options do I have for a failed engine in a financed Jeep with expired warranty?
I financed a 2013 Jeep Cherokee from a used car lot in Illinois for approximately $13,161, with an initial payment of about $7,000. The car came with a 30-day warranty that expired on March 5, 2026. Shortly after purchasing, the car started smoking, and now the engine has gone out. When I returned... View More
Charles Candiano
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answered on Sep 16, 2026
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The VAST majority of used cars sold in this country are AS IS. You were fortunate enough to get a 30-day warranty. I don't mean to be cruel, but anyone who buys a 13-year-old car for anything close to fair market value without having a mechanic they trust check it out is a fool. Your motor... View More
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