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What is Common Law Marriage and How Does it Work?

By Jan 31, 2023 Posted in Newsletter

Common law marriage is a term that is used relatively often; however, how it is applied within the context of disputes like separation or child custody agreements is often difficult to determine. Under the Iowa Administrative Code Ch. 73, common law marriage is defined as “a social relationship between a man and a woman that meets all the necessary requisite of a marriage,” excepting that is was not “solemnized, performed or witnessed by an official […]

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How to Protect Your Credit in a Divorce

By Nov 30, 2022 Posted in Newsletter

Going through a divorce entails the separation of you and your spouse, not only in terms of your marriage but also your personal property and sometimes debt. Therefore, it is important to ensure that your divorce proceedings do not negatively impact your credit, which could be detrimental to your ability to purchase a home and make other important financial decisions in the future.  To protect your best interests, it is helpful to work with an […]

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Ways to Handle Custody During the Holidays

By Nov 15, 2022 Posted in Newsletter

Co-parenting at any time of year can be difficult, but during the holidays, custody disagreements and issues can be especially difficult to deal with. Everyone wants to be with their loved ones on the holidays, and when a child custody agreement splits a child’s time between parents, one party will naturally be missing out.  The best way to minimize stress and disputes associated with child custody around the holidays is by working with an experienced […]

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Newsletter Archives

By Mar 29, 2021 Posted in Newsletter

March 2021 Newsletter – Business and Your Divorce – https://mailchi.mp/8fdfa1cbb069/jejly28nxd-13347631 April 2021 Newsletter – Taxes and Your Divorce –  https://mailchi.mp/9ebc86da012b/jejly28nxd-13354935  

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