Explaining the Law and Providing Self-Help Information for Low-Income Iowans
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Domestic Violence
How Immigration Laws Impact Immigrant Victims of Domestic Violence
The Violence Against Women Act (“VAWA”) was passed. In 2000, Congress expanded VAWA’s and created two new kinds of visas for people who are neither immigrants nor citizens, and are victims of certain crimes of violence.
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How Social Networking Can Be Used Against People in Family Law Cases
What people put on social networking websites can end up being used in unexpected ways. Being aware of the potential risks can help you avoid adding content that could cause problems down the road.
By: Iowa Legal Aid
Immigration Remedies for Survivors of Domestic Violence
Immigrant survivors of domestic violence often face many barriers when trying to leave an abusive situation.
By: Iowa Legal Aid
Internet Safety
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There are hundreds of ways that computers record everything you do on the computer or Internet.
By: Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence
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Iowa's Domestic Violence Firearm Law
Iowa law restricts firearm possession by someone who has a domestic abuse conviction or restraining order against them.
By: Iowa Legal Aid
Is There Help for Expenses from Domestic Abuse?
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A claim can be made under the Crime Victim Compensation program. This is a program which provides compensation (money) to victims of violent crimes.
By: Iowa Attorney General
Law Can Shield Abuse Victims
One way to reduce the number of tragic domestic abuse stories is to ensure that all who face abuse have unfettered access to our legal system in order to assure their rights and shield them from violence.
By: Iowa Legal Aid
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Questions & Answers About Protective Orders
This resource explains the two kinds of protective orders. The first is a criminal no contact order, which is part of the criminal case for domestic abuse. The other kind of protective order is a civil protective order.
By: Iowa Legal Aid
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Requirements for Landlord Notices of Clear and Present Danger
In Iowa, a landlord can evict a tenant if the landlord feels the tenant is creating a situation which places others in danger. This article explains Iowa's "clear and present danger" law.
By: Iowa Legal Aid
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Sexual Assault and Civil Legal Remedies
Sexual assault can happen in many different ways. Rape is one form of sexual assault. There are many other forms that it may take. Here are questions and answers about civil legal remedies in this area of the law.
By: Iowa Legal Aid
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Should Criminal Charges Be Filed in Domestic Abuse Cases?
Sometimes criminal charges are filed against an abuser by the police, under the mandatory arrest requirements of the Domestic Abuse Act. Other times, a victim must decide whether to contact law enforcement and file charges against her abuser. Some victims may be afraid to file criminal charges because they are afraid they will be hurt even more by the abuser. Victims of domestic abuse must decide what is safest for them in their own situations.
By: Iowa Legal Aid
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Teens Rights in Your Dating Relationship
You have many rights in your relationship with your girlfriend or boyfriend, including the right to say no to sex or anything you don?t want to do. You have the right not to be abused.
By: Iowa Legal Aid
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Teens: The Healthy Relationship Quiz
Take the "Healthy Relationship Quiz" to find out if your relationship is as healthy as you deserve.
By: Iowa Legal Aid
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The Criminal Process in Domestic Abuse Cases and Related Crimes
Any victim of a crime can file criminal charges against her assailant by contacting the police and making a report. A victim of domestic abuse has that same right. If the crime is domestic abuse assault, the Domestic Abuse Act requires certain things to happen in a criminal proceeding. This resource describes what happens when an abuser is charged with domestic abuse assault.
By: Iowa Legal Aid
What Is Domestic Abuse?
Iowa's Domestic Abuse Act defines domestic abuse in a specific way. This definition of domestic abuse must be met in order for the protections of the Domestic Abuse Act to apply.
By: Iowa Legal Aid
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Affidavits
Affidavits are written statements that are sworn under oath. Sometimes affidavits are signed in front of a notary public.
Alternatives to Guardianship and Conservatorship
Guardianship and conservatorship can be the most restrictive and costly options for substitute decision-making. Other alternatives may work as well or better.
By: Iowa Legal Aid
Attorney, Court, and Guardianship or Conservatorship Fees
There are costs associated with bringing a guardianship or conservatorship case. There are filing fees and other court costs as well as the fee of the attorney who prepares the case. If the ward has assets, the court can order payment from the ward. If there are no or very little assets, then the attorney’s fees and court costs must still be paid but there is no governmental source to pay for the costs.
By: Iowa Legal Aid
Behavior Limit Interventions
Sometimes a person with a disability may have behaviors that are disturbing, disruptive, or even potentially harmful. What can be done?
By: Iowa Legal Aid
Can the School Make Me Get a Guardianship in Order to Enroll Children I Am Taking Care Of?
Sometimes, parents are not able to take care of their kids. The parents may have died, or be ill, or absent. Often, grandparents, aunts, uncles and others help out. Sometimes, the substitute parents may have problems enrolling the children in school. The school may tell the substitute parents that they have to get a “guardianship” over the children.
By: Iowa Legal Aid
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Caring for Our Minor Children After We're Gone
As parents, we worry about our children, especially about things that we have no control over.
By: Iowa Legal Aid
Changes to Iowa Guardianship Law
A 1995 case decided by the Iowa Supreme Court had a major impact on Iowa's guardianship law.
By: Iowa Legal Aid
Conservator of the Estate
A conservator takes care of the ward?s property. A conservator?s actions are reviewed by the court.
By: Iowa Legal Aid
Deciding When Iowa Has Jurisdiction Over Adult Guardianships and Conservatorships
Iowa has the power to appoint a guardian or conservator if Iowa is the ?home state? of the ward.
By: Iowa Legal Aid
Definitions of Legal Terms
The legal terms used in guardianship and conservatorship can be confusing. These definitions give information about basic terms used in guardianship and conservatorship cases.
By: Iowa Legal Aid
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