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Roger J. Hudson Lawyer

Roger J. Hudson

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Divorce & Family Law, Child Custody, Family Law, Accident & Injury, Divorce

Roger (R.J.) Hudson has been practicing law in Iowa for over 2 decades. After graduating from Drake University, R.J. spent 15 years at Hudson Mallaney... (more)

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515-421-4191

Mark Alan Simons Lawyer

Mark Alan Simons

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Divorce & Family Law, Business, Estate, Lawsuit & Dispute

Mark Simons is a highly skilled and experienced attorney based in West Des Moines, Iowa. With a reputation for excellence in the legal field, Mr. Simo... (more)

Stange Law Firm,  PC Lawyer

Stange Law Firm, PC

Divorce & Family Law, Child Custody, Child Support, Prenuptial Agreements, Paternity

Going through a divorce or family law matter can be an emotional time. You may feel betrayed, lost or overwhelmed. Having an attorney that can relate ... (more)

Joseph Gilbert Bertogli Lawyer

Joseph Gilbert Bertogli

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Criminal, Divorce & Family Law

Joseph Bertogli is a Criminal Defense Lawyer proudly serving Des Moines, Iowa and the neighboring communities.

Frank A. Comito

Litigation, Estate Planning, Family Law, Criminal, Insurance
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Lawrence (Larry) F. Scalise

Adoption, Agribusiness, Alimony & Spousal Support, Animal Bite
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Heather Wood

Criminal, Estate Planning, Family Law, Personal Injury
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Susan L. Ekstrom

Farms, Alimony & Spousal Support, Divorce, Child Support
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David L. Brown

Federal Appellate Practice, Estate, Divorce & Family Law, Criminal, Personal Injury
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Tammi Marie Blackstone

Adoption, Alimony & Spousal Support, Child Support, Children's Rights, Divorce & Family Law
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LEGAL TERMS

DISSOLUTION

A term used instead of divorce in some states.

CONSUMMATION

The actualization of a marriage. Sexual intercourse is required to 'consummate' a marriage. Failure to do so is grounds for divorce or annulment.

FITNESS

The ability of a prospective adoptive parent to provide for the best interests of a child. A court may consider many aspects of the prospective parents' lives i... (more...)
The ability of a prospective adoptive parent to provide for the best interests of a child. A court may consider many aspects of the prospective parents' lives in evaluating their fitness to adopt a child, including financial stability, marital stability, career obligations, other children, physical and mental health and criminal history.

HOME STUDY

An investigation of prospective adoptive parents to make sure they are fit to raise a child, required by all states. Common areas of inquiry include financial s... (more...)
An investigation of prospective adoptive parents to make sure they are fit to raise a child, required by all states. Common areas of inquiry include financial stability, marital stability, lifestyles and other social factors, physical and mental health and criminal history.

RESTRAINING ORDER

An order from a court directing one person not to do something, such as make contact with another person, enter the family home or remove a child from the state... (more...)
An order from a court directing one person not to do something, such as make contact with another person, enter the family home or remove a child from the state. Restraining orders are typically issued in cases in which spousal abuse or stalking is feared -- or has occurred -- in an attempt to ensure the victim's safety. Restraining orders are also commonly issued to cool down ugly disputes between neighbors.

BEST INTERESTS (OF THE CHILD)

The test that courts use when deciding who will take care of a child. For instance, an adoption is allowed only when a court declares it to be in the best inter... (more...)
The test that courts use when deciding who will take care of a child. For instance, an adoption is allowed only when a court declares it to be in the best interests of the child. Similarly, when asked to decide on custody issues in a divorce case, the judge will base his or her decision on the child's best interests. And the same test is used when judges decide whether a child should be removed from a parent's home because of neglect or abuse. Factors considered by the court in deciding the best interests of a child include: age and sex of the child mental and physical health of the child mental and physical health of the parents lifestyle and other social factors of the parents emotional ties between the parents and the child ability of the parents to provide the child with food, shelter, clothing and medical care established living pattern for the child concerning school, home, community and religious institution quality of schooling, and the child's preference.

GUARDIAN AD LITEM

A person, not necessarily a lawyer, who is appointed by a court to represent and protect the interests of a child or an incapacitated adult during a lawsuit. Fo... (more...)
A person, not necessarily a lawyer, who is appointed by a court to represent and protect the interests of a child or an incapacitated adult during a lawsuit. For example, a guardian ad litem (GAL) may be appointed to represent the interests of a child whose parents are locked in a contentious battle for custody, or to protect a child's interests in a lawsuit where there are allegations of child abuse. The GAL may conduct interviews and investigations, make reports to the court and participate in court hearings or mediation sessions. Sometimes called court-appointed special advocates (CASAs).

ACCOMPANYING RELATIVE

An immediate family member of someone who immigrates to the United States. In most cases, a person who is eligible to receive some type of visa or green card ca... (more...)
An immediate family member of someone who immigrates to the United States. In most cases, a person who is eligible to receive some type of visa or green card can also obtain green cards or similar visas for accompanying relatives. Accompanying relatives include spouses and unmarried children under the age of 21.

FMLA

See Family and Medical Leave Act.

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