Domestic Violence
Legal Information
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Civil Domestic Abuse Protective Orders Can Include Pets
One way that an abuser may try to control a victim is by abusing or threatening to abuse the family pet, companion, or service animal. Read More
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Criminal No Contact Orders and Civil Protection Orders
A lot of what we know about the law we learn from television. Read this information about domestic abuse and the orders that protect victims. Read More
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Denying Housing to Survivors of Domestic Violence May Violate Fair Housing Laws
It is hard enough for anyone to find decent affordable housing. Finding housing may be even harder for women who are survivors of domestic violence. Why would this be? Read More
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How Can I Get a Civil Protection Order?
A civil domestic abuse action is started by filing a petition with the Clerk of Court, asking for protection from domestic abuse. A victim can have an attorney file the petition for her. A domestic abuse victim can also file a petition themselves by using forms available from the Clerk of Court. Read More
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How Do the Police Protect Victims of Domestic Abuse?
Often, police or other law enforcement officers respond to calls for help and have contact with domestic abuse victims in their homes. The Domestic Abuse Act requires these peace officers to protect victims of domestic abuse and enforce the law. The Domestic Abuse Act requires peace officers to do very specific things. Read More
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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. Read More
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How Social Media Can Be Used Against People in Family Law Cases
What people put on social media 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. Read More
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Immigration Remedies for Survivors of Domestic Violence
Immigrant survivors of domestic violence often face many barriers when trying to leave an abusive situation. Read More
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Internet Safety
There are hundreds of ways that computers record everything you do on the computer or Internet. Content Detail
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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. Read More
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Is There Help for Expenses from Domestic Abuse?
A claim can be made under the Crime Victim Compensation program. This is a program which provides compensation (money) to victims of violent crimes. Content Detail
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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. Read More
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Legal Aid Helps Women Experiencing Violence
Iowa Legal Aid helps clients who experience intimate partner violence (IPV). Iowa Legal Aid gives civil legal help in family law, including protective orders, divorce, and custody. Read More
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Personal Privacy And Safety When Online
Computer use can be monitored and an abuser may be able to see what websites the victim is viewing, including domestic violence advocacy sites and legal information sites like Iowa Legal Aid’s website. Adapted from information prepared by the Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence and used with permission. Read More
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Questions and Answers About Domestic Abuse
These common questions and answers about domestic abuse provide a summary of Iowa law. Read More
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