by Daniel Willems | May 30, 2021 | Adoption, Family Law
Updated. Originally published Apr 12, 2019. Iowa has four types of adoption: International, private domestic, foster care and step parent adoption. The type of adoption you choose depends on how you want to adopt and the age of the child. While children of all ages...
by Daniel Willems | Feb 27, 2021 | Estate Planning, Family Law, Power of Attorney, Wills
Updated – Originally published November 18, 2018 If you’re single, estate planning may be the last thing on your mind. Estate planning when you’re single is just as important as when you’re married – if not more! Dying Without a Will If a...
by Daniel Willems | Feb 23, 2021 | Child Custody, Divorce, Family Law, Mediation or Arbitration
Originally Published 07/11/2017 | Updated 02/20/2021 When child custody and/or visitation plans are made, agreed to, and documented in writing, it is called a parenting plan. Parents often build their own plans. However, guidance from an attorney is essential to...
by Daniel Willems | Sep 30, 2020 | Child Custody, Divorce, Family Law
updated 09/30/2020 As any parent knows, raising a child costs a lot of money. Sometimes raising a child alone can seem overwhelming, or even impossible. If you are a parent going through a divorce or a single parent who was never married, you can get assistance from...
by Daniel Willems | Aug 12, 2019 | Estate Planning, Family Law, Wills
Now that you have a new bundle of joy, you need to look at some legal options to protect your newborn child. While you may not need some of these things until later, it’s a good idea to get everything done as soon as possible as you never know what could happen...
by Daniel Willems | Jul 16, 2019 | Estate Planning, Family Law
Most people do not think of estate planning until they are in their 40’s or 50’s — and some even wait until they are even older. However, it is in your best interest to create an estate plan when you turn 18 or become emancipated (whichever comes first)...
