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Mark Olberding

What Is the Process for Adopting a Child?

Adoption makes it possible for individuals and couples to accept children who need a home, provide them with adequate care, and build bonds of consistent love and attachment. In Iowa, a child may be adopted through the foster care system (foster adoption), through a private adoption agency (private adoption), or from another country (international adoption). An experienced Iowa adoption attorney can explore your possible options and help you understand the adoption process.

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Understanding Drug Crime Charges

The recreational marijuana movement has not yet reached Iowa. In March 2021, a study by the Des Moines Register found that more than half (54 percent) of Iowans support the legalization of cannabis for recreational usage, while 78 percent favor expanding medical marijuana to cover more diseases and conditions.

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Mark Olberding

Consequences of <br>Domestic Violence Charges

Accusations of domestic violence can leave you feeling confused, even overwhelmed. Criminal courts in Iowa take domestic violence and abuse charges very seriously—individuals convicted of domestic violence can face severe consequences.

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Mark Olberding

You get one telephone call – update

Under Iowa law,804.20, if you are arrested for OWI, you have the absolute right to make telephone calls to your family and to try to find an attorney. Law enforcement does not have to tell you have the right to make a telephone call, however, law enforcement has to tell you who you can call […]

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Mark Olberding

Property is valued as of the date of trial

Over the past several years, many of us have had the all too common experience of watching the value of our retirement savings drop like a rock. Unfortunately, if that change in value happens between the time your case goes to trial and when the judge renders his decision, you probably will be stuck with […]

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Mark Olberding

Your spouse empties the bank account, you may not get it back

Near the time the couple separated, Barbara took some $39,000.00 of marital (joint) money without Richard’s permission or even knowledge. The trial court awarded Richard credit for one-half (½) of the money Barbara took. The Court of Appeals in IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF BARBARA BUDELIER AND RICHARD BUDELIER reversed the trial judge and […]

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