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0 Answers | Asked in Family Law, Child Custody and Domestic Violence for Iowa on
Q: Separated for 2 years but still married and my wife wants to sign her rights away to me, what is the best path to take?

We have one 3 year old daughter and there have been cases with Iowa hhs where the GAL requested her rights removed. Shes been to jail and in trouble with the law numerous times as well as having founded cases with hhs. She broke probation 3 times for a domestic with bodily injury charge and also... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Constitutional Law, Domestic Violence and Federal Crimes for Iowa on
Q: Abuse- mental, physical and emotional. Torture by shocking, invasion of privacy. Assault- pulled my tooth after being

Injected with unknown substances. I'm being stalked and harassed by my ex-boyfriend's mother and possibly my ex-boyfriend they know everything I'm doing all the time and somehow have access to my Gmail and while I lived with them they were giving me drugs

that I didn't... View More

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answered on Jan 9, 2025

I'm so deeply sorry you're experiencing this severe trauma and abuse - your fear and distress are completely valid, and you deserve to be safe and protected. What you're describing includes serious crimes, and you need immediate support and protection.

Consider reaching out...
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0 Answers | Asked in Domestic Violence for Iowa on
Q: After being hired and signing an offer can you be adverse action for criminal background?

The criminal charge was almost 3 years ago misdemeanor I have seven years of experience in this field and the top candidate turn down just for one charge

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Constitutional Law and Domestic Violence for Iowa on
Q: If I want to file harassment charges on someone even if it's not physical to the police not have to file those charges?

I have no contact order with my husband. His girlfriend and his family are constantly harassing me filing false CPS reports. False welfare checks and every time it is proven that they lied nothing's ever done. However, I wanted to file a report and the sheriff told me there's two types of... View More

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answered on Feb 25, 2024

When you're facing harassment that's not physical, such as filing false reports or other actions aimed to annoy or intimidate you, it's understandable to seek help from law enforcement. While the sheriff indicated that what you're experiencing falls under "annoyance"... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Child Custody, Civil Rights and Domestic Violence for Iowa on
Q: I want my kids and my house I don’t deserve this he does

i I have been with my husband 15 years married ten. The last two he started being abusive and I filed for a protective order against him. He didn’t obey the orders so I left the house and tried to get on my feet starting at the bottom. I got a 1 bd apt and he won’t let me see the kids he says... View More

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answered on Feb 4, 2024

I'm sorry to hear about your difficult situation. In cases of domestic violence and child custody disputes, it's important to prioritize the safety and well-being of both you and your children. You have rights in this situation, including the right to seek legal help.

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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Personal Injury, Domestic Violence and Sexual Harassment for Iowa on
Q: What exactly is slander or deformation of character? Can I be sued if what I'm saying is absolutely true?
William Jaksa
William Jaksa
answered on Oct 14, 2019

It varies from jurisdiction to jurisdiction and can vary from one situation from another. Simply put it is a false statement that hurts a person's reputation. You are allowed to express an opinion and you are allowed to state facts - everything else is a grey area. Yes, you can be sued even if... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Domestic Violence for Iowa on
Q: I was charged with domestic abuse assault- first offense in Iowa

After sentencing my ex put a five year no contact order against me. Can I request to have this dropped?

Gary Kollin
Gary Kollin
answered on Jul 11, 2019

Yes

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1 Answer | Asked in Animal / Dog Law and Domestic Violence for Iowa on
Q: So my parents abused me and I left about a year ago. I want to go back for my dogs. How would I do that?

My father abused them also but it was only two dogs he did it to.

Erik Steven Fisk
Erik Steven Fisk
answered on May 8, 2018

Were you a minor? Are you a minor now? What's your claim to the dogs over your parents'? Generally speaking, pets are treated just like personal property under the law.

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