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The process of going through a divorce is both time-consuming and often stressful because it will generally have long-term, even life-long implications. When going through the division of assets and liabilities, it is important to consider the role that taxes play. If you are going through a divorce, it is helpful to speak with a local Iowa divorce lawyer familiar with the role taxes will play in your divorce like those from Simpson Legal Group.  […]

Maintaining an online record of what happens in our lives through social media is an increasingly common practice, whether through Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, or any other social media platforms. Unfortunately, while social media might present a great time-filling form of entertainment, it can also negatively impact relationships. Social media has been involved in the breakup of an increasing number of marriages.  An experienced divorce attorney from Simpson Legal Group, LLC can help advise you […]

Determining how to discuss your pending divorce with your children can be one of the most important decisions that will have the most prolonged impact on your children. A poorly managed divorce can result in an extensive and damaging process for all parties, especially children. Disruptions in a child’s life due to divorce can result in long-term issues and schisms in the family, highlighting the importance of carefully managing a divorce when children are involved.  […]

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 […]

If you are approaching the divorce process, or have already begun, one of the main questions on your mind may be, how long will it all take? While it would be great if we could offer you a clear-cut, one-size-fits-all answer, that is impossible as the answer is: it depends. Some divorces proceed in line with the norm. After meeting state eligibility and other requirements and filling, it has a mandatory 90-day waiting period before […]

Mental health can be an important deciding factor in many areas when it comes to family cases like divorce, financial support, or child custody. For example, substance abuse disorders, anxiety, or depression might impact one spouse’s ability to care for a child or could impact their capacity to provide financial support for themselves. While your family law attorney is not a mental health specialist, they do know how mental health issues might legally impact your […]

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 […]

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 […]

Child support is the amount a parent pays to the person who is their child’s primary caretaker. Each state calculates child support according to its guidelines. In Iowa, the income share method is used to calculate child support. This is so that both parents are held responsible for the care of their child.   What Is Considered In Child Support Calculation Following is a list of some criteria used to determine how child support is paid […]

6 Tips On Dealing With Divorce Grief It is common to hear about the anger associated with divorce, but it is unusual to hear about the grief that often accompanies this significant life event. In reality, divorce can cause many emotions, not the least of which is grief. It is the separation of a union that was intended to last “until death do we part,” and dealing with the aftermath of separation can cause tremendous […]