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0 Answers | Asked in Business Formation, Business Law and Civil Litigation for Iowa on
Q: If I have an auto detailing business with the name Jax Wax detailing, would that be legal?

It's a small business with the owner being the only employee.

0 Answers | Asked in Real Estate Law and Landlord - Tenant for Iowa on
Q: I recently purchased a preexisting business about 2 months ago. I met with managements, to pay rent, now their evicting

purchase a preexisting business for a gentleman auto detailing small business because he could not work anymore for medical reason. around the middle of July/ 23 weeks in met onsite manager told her about me and asked what was needed to get me on the lease she told me that it was

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0 Answers | Asked in Libel & Slander and Medical Malpractice for Iowa on
Q: I am looking for a lawyer. My son was misdiagnosed by a doctors that caused a DHS report, which was not found.

I would like to know my options about pursuing a case to sue that doctor. I saw a couple of doctors and that doctor was the only one to come up with that.

1 Answer | Asked in Divorce and Family Law for Iowa on
Q: Can a wife get the house even if the husband bought the house while they were just engaged? Married 20 years

And she pays bills at the home and has lived there the whole time.

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answered on Sep 20, 2023

In Iowa, the division of assets during a divorce is based on "equitable distribution," aiming for a fair distribution rather than an equal one. While properties acquired before marriage are usually seen as separate property, the situation you described has complexities. The house,... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Iowa on
Q: Can a school tell you that you can’t go to an away game or it will be trespassing

They sent me a letter telling me to stay off school property for a year, including away games.

0 Answers | Asked in Child Support for Iowa on
Q: Can I modify a child support order if there is less than 12 months left in the order?

I have changed jobs in the last 3 months and have had a significant decrease in pay, but the child support has remained the same and I am not able to take care of my own responsibilities

0 Answers | Asked in Employment Law, Civil Rights, Employment Discrimination and Gov & Administrative Law for Iowa on
Q: Here in Iowa does filling an application toll the time limits for filling a suit in law in a employment case from eeoc?

I received the EEOC Right to sue in federal or state court on 4-9-2023. I tried to file a petition on 7-6-23 but the clerk would not file stamp it. I filed an application to procced in forma paupris on July 7th 2023 and the judge Granted it on 7-11-2023. I then filled and amended application on... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Iowa on
Q: IA Speeding tkt 80/55 - take plea bargain offer of 75/55 or go to trial? VA driver. Chances of better outcome in trial?

I got ticketed doing 80 in a 55 in a 2 lane country road by a cop coming in the opposite direction. I was driving a minivan with 3 coworkers who all don't believe it was 80 (of course just by the perceived speed of travel) and willing to testify. I am from a state different from the ticket... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts for Iowa on
Q: What would happen if you decide to break a contract under mistrust
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answered on Sep 12, 2023

Breaking a contract due to mistrust can have serious legal and financial repercussions. Contracts are legally binding agreements, and unilaterally breaking them without valid reasons can lead to a breach of contract lawsuit. If you breach the contract, you may be required to pay damages to the... View More

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Q: What would happen if you decide to break a contract under mistrust
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Sep 20, 2023

An Iowa attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. An attorney would probably need to look more closely at the setting. "Mistrust" could be considered vague, without more details. Good luck

0 Answers | Asked in Domestic Violence for Iowa on
Q: A crime between two minors happened do both parties get a lawyer?

The charge was assault

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Iowa on
Q: Police found drug paraphernalia in my backpack and read me my rights but then asked me to be a CI. Is that legal?

They're holding the charges over my head for information.

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answered on Sep 6, 2023

When police find drug paraphernalia and read you your rights, they are typically following legal procedures. However, whether it's legal or ethical for them to ask you to become a confidential informant (CI) in exchange for leniency or reduced charges can vary depending on the specific... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Juvenile Law and Legal Malpractice for Iowa on
Q: How do I find a lawyer pro bono that will fight against dhs for my family and reunification. The laws are being broken!!

My boys were wrongfully removed... We got evicted and they were removed 2 months later! In November it will be a year this case open and we have tried to fight them and show them the proof that placement is lying and abusing our children! My babies want to come home.. my husband has done... View More

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Sep 6, 2023

Most pro bono legal services are provided through local legal aid clinics. These clinics have the training and resources to screen potential clients for indigency and to complete the necessary paperwork for those clients to proceed in court in forms pauperis. Many legal aid clinics handle cases... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Family Law, Child Custody and Juvenile Law for Iowa on
Q: Who do I contact when dhs boys town and the gal won't do anything about my son being touched by the foster care family.
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answered on Sep 6, 2023

If you suspect that your son has experienced abuse or inappropriate conduct while in foster care, it's crucial to act swiftly and decisively. Begin by reporting the incident to the appropriate authorities, such as your local law enforcement agency or the Iowa Department of Human Services... View More

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0 Answers | Asked in Business Law, Employment Law and Government Contracts for Iowa on
Q: Iowa state agency failed to provide a written notification for termination of a contract for janitorial service

They sent an email the email never got to me I didn't find out if they terminated the contract to two months after they terminated it when they failed to provide me pay question is without a written notice are they obligated to still pay me until I get that notice or not. In the contract it... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Contracts for Iowa on
Q: Would a request from '75 for a sale of a cabin be binding today?

My parents bought a cabin from a private party in '75. The party wrote a letter at the time "requesting" that if they ever go to sell it to offer it to them first to buy back. My parents did sign their letter but it wasn't filed in court or notarized. All parties are deceased... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law and Personal Injury for Iowa on
Q: Hallo I fell at Walmart and got injured it is not usual slip and fall trip and fall I just fall lifting what I need

Coz I couldn't find help and in my own judgment if there is no one working from aisles 13 to 20+ for approximately 30min then customer must help themselves or go somewhere else what I couldn't coz I have 4 year old at home and I need air-conditioning unit asap on very hot day

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Aug 31, 2023

People often injure themselves by being impatient.

0 Answers | Asked in Business Law, Contracts, Employment Law and Gov & Administrative Law for Iowa on
Q: Iowa state agency failed to provide a written notification for termination of a contract for janitorial service

They sent an email the email never got to me I didn't find out if they terminated the contract to two months after they terminated it when they failed to provide me pay question is without a written notice are they obligated to still pay me until I get that notice or not. In the contract it... View More

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