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04/15/2026

Find out more about the classes required for parents and children in divorce and custody cases.

If you are going through a divorce in Iowa and have children, you are required to take a class called Children in the Middle. Parents are required to take a Children in the Middle course for separation and custody cases, as well. Children in the Middle is a 3 to 4 hour class that addresses […]

04/15/2026

What options are available for alimony in a divorce? Read about the four different types for different situations.

In Iowa, the spouse who is seeking alimony, also called spousal support, has the burden to show they are entitled to a support award. Iowa law recognizes 4 types of spousal support: (1) Traditional, (2) Reimbursement, (3) Rehabilitative, and (4) Transitional. Courts can issue hybrid support awards w...

12/23/2025

OUR OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED
DECEMBER 24 – JANUARY 1, 2026.

SOME ATTORNEYS MAY BE WORKING WHILE THE OFFICE IS CLOSED. YOU CAN CALL AND LEAVE A MESSAGE FOR YOUR ATTORNEY: 515-809-9699

THANK YOU AND HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

07/24/2025

How is child support calculated? Here are the basics:

How is child support determined in Iowa? Under Iowa law, both parents have a duty to provide adequate support for their minor children. Courts use the Iowa Child Support Guidelines to calculate the amount of child support that will be paid. The purpose of the support guidelines is to provide for the...

06/18/2025

The Bar Association has put together a great resource for free legal help in Iowa. https://s3.amazonaws.com/membercentralcdn/sitedocuments/isba/isba/0874/2551874.pdf?AWSAccessKeyId=AKIAIHKD6NT2OL2HNPMQ&Expires=1750274067&Signature=odgXGYjQF%2BgigEZ3UT2Yx%2FA8D8k%3D&response-content-disposition=inline%3B%20filename%3D%22Need%20Legal%20Assistance%20%2D%202024%2Epdf%22%3B%20filename%2A%3DUTF%2D8%27%27Need%2520Legal%2520Assistance%2520%252D%25202024%252Epdf&response-content-type=application%2Fpdf

06/18/2025

We are entering our second day without internet and do not know when it will be restored. If you are a current client, please reach out to your attorney by email. If you are new client, please call the main number or send an email through our website: miller-evans.law. We hope to be back up soon!

02/25/2025

Join me for breakfast! FuseDSM chamber - March 6. We are focusing on an update from DART. Register here:

FuseDSM Monthly Breakfast: A New Way to Connect, Learn, and Grow The FuseDSM Monthly Breakfast offers a fresh opportunity to connect with fellow members. By hosting a breakfast meeting, we aim to accommodate members who may have conflicts with the usual luncheon schedule, ensuring more voices can jo...

01/31/2025

Beginning February 1, 2025, Miller, Zimmerman & Evans, PLC will be known as Miller & Evans, PLC.

Attorney Jaclyn Zimmerman is starting her own practice, giving her the opportunity to focus on her clients and her outside passions. We are excited for Jaclyn and her future pursuits, and wish her the absolute best!!

01/10/2025

The tricky world of common law marriage.

Common law marriage in Iowa requires more than just living together - see if you meet the requirements.

01/06/2025

How is property divided if the owners are not married?

Dividing a house when your are not married requires a partition action. We can help.