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10 legal questions have been posted about general practice by real users in Iowa. Ask your question and dive into the knowledge of attorneys who handle your issue regularly. All topics and other states can be accessed in the dropdowns below.

would I start with the I-765 first or the I-130 for my husband who been in US for over 23 years

Answered a year and 7 months ago by attorney Stephen Arnold Black   |   1 Answer
If you're a US Citizen, you can sponsor your husband for a green card, if and only if he entered the US legally. It doesn't matter if has overstayed for 23 years. You can still sponsor him. There are many forms and many documents that need to be submitted. Consider working with an attorney. Some of us charge a very affordable flat fee for representation for the life of the case. Counsel in any state can represent you. ... Read More
If you're a US Citizen, you can sponsor your husband for a green card, if and only if he entered the US legally. It doesn't matter if has overstayed... Read More

Does a person have legal rights to a car they paid for but is in my name

Answered a year and 8 months ago by attorney Stephen Arnold Black   |   1 Answer
If a gift is given in contemplation of marriage and the the gift recipient ends the plan to marry, then in some states the gift can be revoked. Accordingly, you should consult with counsel in your state as to what the law is on this issue. 
If a gift is given in contemplation of marriage and the the gift recipient ends the plan to marry, then in some states the gift can be revoked.... Read More

Yes can I cash my wife check she's deceased and I was her husband and their wasnt estate and there was no will what would I need to cash it

Answered 5 years and 4 months ago by attorney Bruce Robins   |   1 Answer
Although it does not appeear as if anyone would be harmed in this case, you cannot cash your wife's check, and you can get into big trouble if you are caught forging her name on it.  You will either have to get the check reissued in your name or start an adminitration proceeding in court to handle your wife's estate and get the court to order that you can cash the check, either personaly or as the administrator of her estate.... Read More
Although it does not appeear as if anyone would be harmed in this case, you cannot cash your wife's check, and you can get into big trouble if you... Read More

Common law marriage and spouse dies. How can I transfer mortgage to my name ?

Answered 6 years and a month ago by attorney Bruce Robins   |   1 Answer
I could be wrong but I don’t think that any state recognizes a common law marriage anymore. How was title held?  What does the will say?  These will dictate what happens to the property. 
I could be wrong but I don’t think that any state recognizes a common law marriage anymore. How was title held?  What does the will say?... Read More

Gifting cash amounts

Answered 11 years and 4 months ago by attorney Bruce Robins   |   1 Answer
A gift is not income for federal income tax purposes.  It's possible that it would be income for purposes of Iowa state income tax, but I doubt it.  I'm not aware of any taxes that the RECIPIENT of a gift has to pay, although, again, it is possible that Iowa has such a statute.  Currently DONORS are allowed to give $14,000 per year to any one party without it being subject to FEDERAL estate and gift tax (depending on where the donor resides, the gift could be subject to state tax, which are generally much smaller amounts.)  Most gifts are not subject to federal tax even if they are over $14,000, however.  First of all, gifts to spouses are not taxable.  It gets complicated, but basically gifts to someone other than a spouse would have to exceed $500,000, cumulatively, to be taxable (although that doesn't obviate the need for the donor to file a gift tax return for smaller gifts over $14,000.)  If you are contemplating that large a gift, you should consult an accountant and/or tax attorney.... Read More
A gift is not income for federal income tax purposes.  It's possible that it would be income for purposes of Iowa state income tax, but I doubt... Read More

food poisioning

Answered 11 years and 5 months ago by attorney Bruce Robins   |   1 Answer
An Iowa attorney who is experienced in personal injury/negligence litigation.
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Is there anything we can do about a gentleman spreading lies about our establishment?

Answered 11 years and 7 months ago by attorney Bruce Robins   |   1 Answer
You could sue this person for defamation.
You could sue this person for defamation.

Father refuses to give personal property to adult daighter, what can she do?

Answered 11 years and 8 months ago by attorney Bruce Robins   |   1 Answer
She can sue him for the tort of conversion and breach of contract (assuming that they had an agreement that he would store her goods for her until one of them decided otherwise, and now is refusing to abide by that agreement.)
She can sue him for the tort of conversion and breach of contract (assuming that they had an agreement that he would store her goods for her until... Read More

I am being accused of theft from my employer, no income and was advised by sheriff office to contact attorney

Answered 11 years and 9 months ago by attorney Bruce Robins   |   1 Answer
I'm not sure what you are asking.  There is no reason you have to wait until you are charged before speaking with an attorney, unless you are saying that you can't afford an attorney and intend to have one appointed to you by the Court when you are charged.  In that case, you should contact  your local legal aid society to see if they will help you before you are actually charged.... Read More
I'm not sure what you are asking.  There is no reason you have to wait until you are charged before speaking with an attorney, unless you are... Read More

What can a person do to get themselves out of going to jail when they have a warrant out for their arrest because of not showing up for court?

Answered 14 years and 7 months ago by Robert Eugene Peterson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
If an arrest warrant was issued, I would always advise contacting a local attorney immediately. When an arrest warrant is issued, the person is subject to being arrested at any time and held in jail pending transport to the county in which he/she is wanted.  It is possible that an attorney can present the person to the court and may be able to have the warrant canceled.  Your best bet is to contact a local attorney who can advise you based upon knowledge of the judge and the local court.... Read More
If an arrest warrant was issued, I would always advise contacting a local attorney immediately. When an arrest warrant is issued, the person is... Read More
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