By Isabella M. Erickson and Kecia C. Van’t Hof When you file for divorce, you may believe that in a month or two, everything will be...

By Emilee Gehling and Isabella Erickson Many Intended Parents compensate their Gestational Surrogate for the pain, suffering, and...

By Emilee Gehling and Isabella Erickson Does South Dakota have a sperm, egg, or embryo donation law? South Dakota does not have any...

By Emilee Gehling and Isabella Erickson The Declaration of Paternity Registry, also called the Putative Father Registry, is a voluntary...

Surrogacy is legal in Nebraska. There is no law against surrogacy, and you cannot be fined or charged with a crime for pursuing a...

Recent events have made some LGBT people and employers confused and concerned about their rights. Iowa law protects the rights of LGBT...

You should update your will before going through the in vitro fertilization process or considering a surrogacy journey. Even if you...

Recently, the Federal Trade Commission proposed a new rule banning non-compete agreements nationwide. The proposed rule is broad and...

If you have a business registered with your state’s Secretary of State (as all businesses should be!), you likely receive notices from...

By Emilee Gehling & Isabella Erickson Starting a family is an exciting adventure. If you or your partner cannot safely become pregnant,...

On July 11, 2023, the Iowa legislature passed a ban on abortions after detection of a fetal heartbeat. Under the new law, abortions are...

If you think you have a potential lawsuit against someone, whether it’s a breach of contract, personal injury, or some other claim,...

Starting a family is an exciting adventure. If you or your partner cannot safely become pregnant, surrogacy is an excellent option for...

By Emilee Gehling & Isabella Erickson Starting a family is an exciting adventure. If you or your partner cannot safely become pregnant,...

By Emilee Gehling and Isabella Erickson Corporate maintenance refers to tasks that protect your business from dissolution and yourself...

By Kecia Van’t Hof and Isabella Erickson Getting married is a momentous occasion, and a major life change. Before the big day, you should...

By Isabella Erickson Estate planning is not a one-and-done deal. Throughout your life, you should regularly revisit your estate plan to...

By: Isabella Erickson A trademark registered with the Iowa Secretary of State is not the same as a trademark registered with the United...

By Kecia Caudill Van’t Hof In Iowa, mediation is now court-ordered in family law matters. Many clients, at the onset of their divorce or...

By Emilee Gehling and Isabella Erickson In vitro fertilization (“IVF”) has made it possible for couples to have biological children when...