On behalf of Janssen Law, PLC | Oct 31, 2017 | Bankruptcy
If you want to file Chapter 7 bankruptcy in Iowa, you must pass something called the means test. This was a requirement created when the bankruptcy laws were overhauled. According to NerdWallet, it is designed to help ensure only people who cannot afford to pay off...
On behalf of Janssen Law, PLC | Oct 27, 2017 | Blog
If you have recently taken on the role of estate executor for a loved one, you already know how overwhelming your duties will be. After you have inventoried the estate and notified the heirs, there are still dozens of details to take care of before probate is...
On behalf of Janssen Law, PLC | Oct 23, 2017 | Estate Planning
After a divorce, you may think everything is settled and you can move forward with your life. However, there is one area that you should focus on right away. That is your estate planning. As an Iowa resident who has just gotten a divorce, you will need to take a few...
On behalf of Janssen Law, PLC | Oct 16, 2017 | Family Law
If you are getting a divorce in Iowa and have children, there will be a huge focus on custody. The court may look at many different aspects of your lives to determine who gets custody of the children. If you and your spouse are embroiled in a disagreement over...
On behalf of Janssen Law, PLC | Oct 10, 2017 | Family Law
Co-parenting after a divorce is one of the greatest struggles couples have in Iowa. Working together after ending a marriage can be tough, especially if the divorce was messy. However, once the marriage has ended, parents are still obligated to take care of their...
On behalf of Janssen Law, PLC | Oct 5, 2017 | Estate Planning
Why you need to have a willAt the Iowa firm of Janssen Law, PLC, we know how important it is for everyone to have an estate plan, not just if you are elderly or extremely wealthy. One of the most important parts of your estate plan is your will, a written document...