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0 Answers | Asked in Contracts for Iowa on
Q: Is a fitness club and a breach of contract if the automatic renewal program stated claims the following:

"It is understood that the club has the option to increase reoccurring charges without notice during any time of the renewal period not to exceed $0 per payment."

My membership rates went from a monthly payment of $31.03 to $24.11 bi-weekly essentially almost doubling in price.... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Family Law, Child Custody and Child Support for Iowa on
Q: Should he agree to this, she stated she wants a judge to set an amount other than what CS has done

Hello, my husband has been giving a parenting plan to settle outside of trial. The mother was upset the judge would not review child support as that was set up in another county years prior to custody court. The mother sent one parenting plan then refused to sign her own agreement and sent another... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Iowa on
Q: How easy would it be for me to get a 17 mph speeding ticket throw out

I have multiple offenses already, and I don't want another one. If this goes on my record I will have to redo my two years of SR22.

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Iowa on
Q: Do Police need to make a report when they search your vehicle?

I was jailed for driving while.barred, at the jail I received an inventpry.list.from my car. It was not.towed,.I was not asked for.permission and they did it after they took me.to.jail. they went back to my car and searched. Can they do that?

0 Answers | Asked in Appeals / Appellate Law and Landlord - Tenant for Iowa on
Q: A judgement for an fed was placed and Ordered can I appeal the order even though I have to be out by mon

And when they filed the , 3 day . The procedures weren't done properly it took them 4 times and on the 3 time case being dismised on June 5 .than they filed a non motorized three day to remove ourselves accordingly. Which was dated on the 7 th and I received it thru process server on the 13... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Probate for Iowa on
Q: my step mom signed a quit claim deed over to me notarized. my dad died with no will. Can i transfer property to me.

the house has never probated its been 7 years. value is about 75 grand.

0 Answers | Asked in Probate for Iowa on
Q: my dad died intestate 7 years ago. The house has not been probated. My step mom signed a notarized quit claim deed to me

can I probate the house and transfer deed to my name?

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for Iowa on
Q: What's it mean it says transfer to district court, sentencing hearing canceled
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answered on Jul 21, 2024

When a case is transferred to district court, it means that your case is moving to a higher court within the judicial system. This can happen for various reasons, such as the severity of the crime or the need for a jury trial. District courts generally handle more serious criminal cases than lower... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Family Law for Iowa on
Q: What is the process for emancipation as a 17 year old in Iowa? Do I qualify for it?

As a young kid, my mothers boyfriend and the father of my younger brothers would abuse me physically and emotionally. When he would get mad, he would hit me, push me, drag me by my hair, etc. When I was 12 years old, I finally reported him, but I didn't have any proof so DHS claimed... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Estate Planning for Iowa on
Q: I have a lady friend having troubles settling an inheritance with property and money in Waukon Iowa who should I contact

She has spent a considerable amount on the lawyers and in court to receive the estate but the money hasn’t been released to her even thought she can see it in a bank account.

0 Answers | Asked in Uncategorized for Iowa on
Q: Can I sue the county due to having illegal tags on vehicle?

Bought vehicle Nov'23. Car stolen June 28, 2024. Tags on vehicle did not register to current vehicle but previous vehicle. As a black woman, I have been driving illegally for eight months with no communication from the Kia of Des Moines or the county.

0 Answers | Asked in Small Claims for Iowa on
Q: We have moved out of our rental yesterday and I contacted the property manager today about doing a walk thru with us.

I was told to turn in the keys and the garage door openers. I let them know that we will turn those in at the walk thru and I was informed that they will charge us rent until they are turned in. I need help since we have had several issues with the ceiling falling in when we told them months ago... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Contracts for Iowa on
Q: have I signed a legal contract

got an estimate to have 2 trees removed from my property. thought I was signing an acknowledgement that I received the email estimate but instead it looks more like a contract. "By signing this document the customer agrees to the services and conditions outlined in this document."

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights and Constitutional Law for Iowa on
Q: canI be out on a PIP right out of FMLA with no summative evaluation? WITH ada papers filed?

I am an assistant principal in Virginia and I have bipolar disorder. Due to work stress and changed in my medication, I had a major manic episode in April 23. They slapped me on a plan upon my return to work. I was not informed in writing or verbally that I had 15 days to rebut and I had to demand... View More

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Navigating your situation can be complex, especially given the specific circumstances and legalities involved. First, it's important to understand that being placed on a Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) immediately after returning from FMLA, especially without a proper summative evaluation,... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Small Claims for Iowa on
Q: Am i able to sue a tattoo shop for a unsatisfactory tattoo? I had a coverup done and i see the whole other tattoo still.

I had a cover up done, i understand i might be able to see parts of the old tatttoo but i see the whole outline I wasn't expecting that, I spoke with the shop and they said nothing more could be done to hide the appearance of the previous tattoo, I feel like i should've been told this... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Traffic Tickets and Probate for Iowa on
Q: Is it legal or possible for the driver to upgrade to the Intermediate License?

Peradventure, if a 15 year-old driver is on probation until the end of December 2024, but turns 16 years of age the August directly prior to that December, is that driver eligible to upgrade to an Intermediate License while he/she is still on probation? Keep in mind that he/she has had and... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Divorce for Iowa on
Q: I was served divorce papers(with children) I'm not sure if I should use for 215 or 216 for my answer. I live in iowa

The petition I was served, does not indicate if form 201 was used to serve me

0 Answers | Asked in Civil Rights for Iowa on
Q: What rights does a person have when a police officer refuses to take a complaint because that person has anxiety?

A women went to the police department to file a complaint about an individual threatening her online. She has severe anxiety and agoraphobia, and after she told the officer about it, he refused to take a complaint from her. She had substantial proof of the allegations, including dozens of witness... View More

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