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Thinking about starting a new business or side hustle? Read this to understand how to do it by yourself.

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Sole Proprietorships A sole proprietorship is a business owned and operated by one person. The law views a sole proprietorship as an extension of the owner rather than a separate business entity. Additional factors to evaluate when considering a sole proprietorship include:

Ever wonder what to do to protect yourself after a car accident? Read this to find out!

Medical Care After an Accident Car accidents occur unexpectedly and can have lasting impacts on an individual’s health, enjoyment of life, and income earning ability. Knowing what steps to take in case you decide to file a claim and need to collect evidence is critical for potential litigation. The best way to protect yourself ...

Guide your loved ones in your absence. Read our blog to find out what you should include in a legacy binder.

Blog Death, serious illness, and injury are not topics most people want to spend time thinking about let alone planning for. However, having a “legacy binder” containing important documents and information can ease the burden on loved ones in the event of your absence. Below are key documents and inf...

"Buyer beware." Read our blog about real estate disclosures.

Blog Caveat emptor, “let the buyer beware,” is the once commonly held principle in real estate transactions meaning buyers purchase a property “as is.” Iowa Code § 558A requires sellers to provide written disclosure statements to individuals interested in purchasing a property prior to an offer ...

When a parent lies and manipulates their child(ren) to turn against their other parent it's called parental alienation. Read our blog to find out how this can affect your custody case.

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Blog The breakdown of a relationship can be an emotionally charged situation. The involvement of children may heighten these emotions. In determining custody, the paramount concern is the best interest of the child. Courts weigh a number of factors in deciding custody arrangements. The ability of the par...

Read our blog to find out how child support is calculated in Iowa.

Blog Some of the most common questions arising in family law matters are “How much will I pay/get in child support?” In Iowa, child support is generally determined by the net income of both parents and the number of children. The Iowa Supreme Court has adopted uniform child support guidelines for det...

Changes coming to income tax in Iowa. Read our blog to learn more.

Blog On Tuesday, March 1st, 2022, Governor Kim Reynolds signed House File 2317 into law—a $1.9 billion tax cut which includes reductions to state income tax, state retirement income tax, and more. In this article we explain what changes to expect in the future.

Are you considering a drug and alcohol policy for your company? Read our blog to learn more about creating one.

Blog There are many benefits to implementing a drug and alcohol testing policy and program for your company, including less workplace injuries, a safer work environment, and increased quality of work. An effective workplace drug and alcohol policy is effective and efficient for the company and its employ...

What is a 1031 Exchange? Read our blog to learn more.

Blog A 1031 Exchange is a method of deferring capital gains for owners of real property. The method allows savvy investors to sell a property and use those proceeds to purchase a “like-kind” property without triggering capital gains.

What are the time limits on filing a personal injury claim? Read our blog to learn more.

Blog When you are seriously injured, there are a lot of things to think about and get done. Most importantly, you must focus on healing from your injuries. You also need to file claims and work with multiple insurance companies, doctors, and other interested parties at once. This process can become compl...

Check out our blog for tips on how divorced parents can prepare for the holidays.

Blog The holiday season, a time full of love, joy and good will towards everyone-- right?? Unfortunately, it can also be the time when frustrations with ex-spouses and holiday arrangements can reach a boiling point. As we enter into a time of the year that should be a happy time, here are some tips on ho...

Can you make your exempt employees clock in and out? Read our blog to learn more!

Blog The Fair Labor and Standards Act (FLSA) requires that you pay all employees minimum wage and overtime. Some employees, categorized a “exempt”, are not subject to the same mandatory overtime payment as non-exempt employees. To qualify as exempt, an employee must be a salaried employee with a sala...