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I had an account as a minor with one parent that had money coming in from social security from the death of my other parent. This account was closed after my 18th birthday with no money. Am I able to get any of the money back that my one parent took out of it?
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answered on Dec 27, 2023
In Iowa, if you had a joint account with a parent that was closed and emptied without your knowledge, particularly after turning 18, your entitlement to the funds depends on several factors. Joint accounts typically grant equal rights to all account holders, meaning either party can withdraw funds... View More 
I'm a minor and I was not drinking. He also slandered my friends. When I followed him outside to get his plates he had his girlfriend block the plates and then I recorded him from a safe distance. The following Monday I was called in to the school because he called in saying I had a gun and... View More
answered on Dec 5, 2023
An Iowa attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. Your question may have gone unnoticed because it was posted in "Small Claims," which doesn't usually handle defamation. There's a section here labelled "Libel & Slander." Some... View More
I was homeless 2021 2022 and i lived on the streets so i and a girlfriend decided to sign into the homeless outreach program through primary health care tp which we were assigned a case worker by the name of xx now this worker never assited me in any of the services that primary health care offer... View More
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answered on Nov 16, 2023
To consider a lawsuit for defamation of character, misrepresentation, and conflict of interest against Primary Health Care, you'll need to establish specific legal elements. For defamation, you must prove that a false statement was made about you to a third party, causing harm to your... View More
he has been taking my lunch breaks out of my pay without me actually taking any
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answered on Nov 13, 2023
In Iowa, if your employer is deducting your lunch breaks from your pay without you actually taking them, this could potentially be a case of wage theft. Employers are required to pay for all hours worked, and if they're deducting time for breaks that aren't being taken, they're... View More
answered on Nov 9, 2023
Did you have a written agreement with the property owner for compensation? Did you have any type of an agreement? Have you invoiced the property owner for your services?
His ex wife insures her on her health plan. His daughter is employed full-time as well
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answered on Nov 7, 2023
Parents are generally responsible for the medical expenses of their minor children. However, once a child turns 18, they are considered an adult and are responsible for their own medical expenses.
Unfortunately, due to the nature of internet questions and responses, the information provided... View More
My daughter lives with this woman and she's using this information to cause me legal problems
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answered on Nov 5, 2023
In Iowa, the law permits recording a conversation if one party to the conversation consents to the recording. This means that if your daughter or the lady intended to record the conversation agreed to the recording, it would typically be legal.
However, if the recording is being used to... View More
answered on Nov 29, 2023
A Court will often look at the best interests of the child when determining whether a parent should be awarded custody or retain custody in a modification. If you are awarded custody in a prior court order, the burden for changing custody is often much higher. Each case is unique. Whether a... View More
They went and took everything out of my checking account trust me out on the road with no money I've been in contact with him all the way through they want everything in many position where I can't work with them anymore I feel when they willfully and deliberately set out to break me and they did
answered on Nov 22, 2023
An Iowa attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for five weeks. I'm sorry your question went unnoticed. You mention that you need a lawyer - this forum is not set up like an attorney referral service. Attorneys here can't offer their services. You would need to reach... View More
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answered on Oct 16, 2023
Whether or not you need to be present at a DUI hearing in Iowa depends on the type of hearing.
Preliminary hearing: You are not required to be present.
Arraignment: You are required to be present.
Trial: You are required to be present.
For personalized legal... View More
My insurance was lapsed on oct 12 and third party file a claim in oct 9
answered on Oct 14, 2023
Based on what you wrote, insurance should cover whatever you bought and had in effect. You can simply pay the premium to renew the policy and then sleep better.
Even more upsetting is what they are claiming is a lie, My manager stated to a client I was fired for being on drugs , what should I do?
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answered on Oct 13, 2023
In Iowa, employers are generally allowed to tell clients why they fired an employee, but there are some exceptions. If you believe that your manager defamed you by telling a client that you were fired for being on drugs, you may be able to file a lawsuit against them. You should also contact the... View More
I have already spoke to the court in Fairfield Ca and they seem unwilling to help, what should I do
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answered on Oct 13, 2023
Contact the court again. Explain to the court that you never received the ticket and that you would like to resolve the matter. You may need to provide proof that you never received the ticket, such as a change of address confirmation or a USPS tracking number that shows the ticket was not... View More
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answered on Oct 10, 2023
In Iowa, if someone's license is suspended but they qualify for a Temporary Restricted License (TRL) with an ignition interlock device, they should not drive until all TRL requirements are met and they have the TRL in hand. This includes installing the ignition interlock device and obtaining... View More
My girlfriend and I have lived in a home together for 7 years in Iowa. We recently split up and I am living in the home. I am on home title/deed, but I am not on the mortgage. My ex is the sole mortgage holder. I am paying her the monthly mortgage. We have a written agreement that is notarized that... View More
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answered on Oct 6, 2023
Girlfriend is not the mortgage holder. That is the lender and whoever signed the note is personally liable to them. Whoever signed the mortgage is the mortgagee. The mortgage probably has a due on sales clause which might be violated by executing your agreement. Then foreclosure might occur.... View More
Students at our local school were told they were not allowed to have thin blue line or thin red line flags on vehicles at a school event.
answered on Oct 5, 2023
This may be content-based government censorship. You may very well have a legitimate case to enjoin enforcement of this policy.
Be aware that First Amendment cases involving public schools can become quite expensive particularly if appealed. The current standard (called the Tinker... View More
answered on Oct 2, 2023
An Iowa attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. Is the claim for lost wages only? Then you may be able to get replacement paystubs from your employer's HR dept. Is the claim for something bigger, like bodily injury, where pay stubs are only one component of the... View More
answered on Oct 5, 2023
An Iowa attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. If there is some sound medical basis, possibly - it would be best to consult with a local attorney for guidance under local law, with more detail and context. Good luck
I have been thinking about quitting for quite a while, things that have happened the last few weeks just escalated my decision. The new manager that took over treated me so badly not to mention telling the other employees that she was going to fire me she hadn’t said a single thing to me about... View More
answered on Sep 24, 2023
Quitting because you are unhappy with how you are treated by a new manager does not give rise to a cause of action. You have every right to quit for such reasons under the employment at will doctrine. Dollar General cannot successfully sue you for quitting, but you cannot sue it for you quitting... View More
I was tricked into doing work for a small business before they officially made me an employee. Now I'm not getting paid. I'm not sure if I can even do anything since I'm not technically an employee and don't have workers rights. I've racked up about three weeks of full-time work unpaid.
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answered on Sep 25, 2023
You need to call a labor law attorney. I recommend Hedberg Law in Des Moines.
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