Happy Thanksgiving
May you be surrounded by those dear to your heart this Thanksgiving.
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11, 2019
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06, 2019
Electronic messaging and media in family law cases
I had to chuckle at this meme, but it is so very true. We live In the age of text messages, emails, camera phones, and social media, and almost all of our cases have electronic communications submitted as evidence.
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12, 2018
Happy Holidays from Savage Law
Happy Holidays from Savage Law. Our office will be closed from December 24th thru January 1st to enjoy the holiday, but we will be checking emails and voice messages while we are away.
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10, 2018
Iowa Supreme Court public arguments
On Tuesday, October 9th, the Iowa Supreme Court will be hosting oral arguments in a public forum in Red Oak, IA. This is a rare opportunity for the public to see first hand how the appeals process works. The case that will be heard is an appeal regarding a murder conviction. The appeal is based […]
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06, 2018
Savage Law wishes you a safe and enjoyable 4th of July
As many Council Bluffs residents see fireworks stands popping up in parking lots, please be aware of the dates that residents can LEGALLY light their fireworks.
If you are looking for a professional display to enjoy, check out this list.
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01, 2018
New Year’s Resolutions
While many people make New Year’s resolutions to go to the gym, eat healthier, or kick a bad habit, Savage Law can help you start 2018 right by getting your legal affairs in order.
In the event that something happens to you, do you have an Estate Plan to direct how your assets will be distributed? […]
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12, 2017
Savage Law wishes you and your family a happy holiday season
Our law office will be closed on Monday, December 25th in observance of the holiday.
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10, 2017
Happy Halloween from Savage Law!
Halloween is a holiday that frequently is not addressed in parenting plans and custody agreements. It is not one of the “holidays” typically recognized in the Iowa Code, however you can negotiate for it or even ask for it at trial. If you do not happen to be the custodial parent on October 31st to […]
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03, 2016
Is “Divorce Month” in January or March?
As a Family Law Attorney, I am frequently asked when my “busy season” occurs. Generally, I find that most people wait until after the December holidays to start talking to me about divorce or file for divorce, with a surge in new filings occurring in the first quarter (January thru March). But why? Most of […]
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01, 2016
Divorce Rates between Red and Blue States
With the Iowa Presidential Caucuses looming ahead on February 1st, I wondered if divorce rates differ between Democrats and Republicans. I found several articles that discuss this question, and one of the most interesting facts I found was that Iowa has the third LOWEST divorce rate in the nation (actually it was a tie between […]