Resources & Guides

Jennifer’s Interview: You Need to Know This Stuff and Watch for it in Your Case!

By Jennifer Zupp / February 19, 2021

In January, 2021, I was interviewed by my colleague, Todd Thams, owner of The Thams Agency and Founder of Direct Work Comp, which is a platform people or businesses can use to secure good deals on work comp insurance in a timely manner; like Geico, but for work comp insurance. As co-owner of a construction…

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THINK TWICE ABOUT CALLING YOUR KIDS AS WITNESSES

By Jessica Zupp / February 18, 2021

On 2/17/20, the Iowa Court of Appeals, in In re Marriage of Grillo (No. 20-0564), affirmed (agreed with) a district court divorce decree which ordered “split custody” of five kids, placing the three youngest kids with mom, and the two eldest kids with dad. “Split custody” is exceedingly rare. In Grillo, the courts found split…

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Guide: Criminal Misdemeanor in Iowa

By Jessica Zupp / January 8, 2021

What is a misdemeanor in Iowa? In Iowa, misdemeanors are crimes that are punishable by up to two years in local or county jail. Although less serious than a felony charge, being convicted of a misdemeanor can dramatically affect your life. For this reason, you should always seek the legal advice of an experienced criminal…

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