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Jesse Michael Marzen

We Do The Heavy Lifting So Our Clients Don't Have To
  • Criminal Law, DUI & DWI, White Collar Crime ...
  • Iowa
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We do the heavy lifting so our clients don't have to in Family Law, Commercial Collections, and Tax Law cases.

Practice Areas
Criminal Law
Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
DUI & DWI
White Collar Crime
Family Law
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Divorce
Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
Fees
  • Credit Cards Accepted
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Iowa
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United States Tax Court
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Partner
The Lawyers, P.L.L.C.
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Partner
The Lawyer, P.L.L.C.
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Owner & Chief Executive Attorney
Marzen Law Office P.L.L.C.
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Attorney
County Government
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Owner
Marzen Law Office P.L.L.C.
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Associate Attorney
Eggert, Erb, Frye & Mulcahy
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Education
University of St. Thomas, Minnesota School of Law
J.D. (2004) | Law
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Professional Associations
Iowa State Bar Association  # 19605
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Current
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National Academy of Criminal Defense Lawyers
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Current
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Speaking Engagements
FMLA Issues & Watchpoints, Spring 2016, Waverly, IA
Iowa Workforce Council
Websites & Blogs
Website
The Lawyers, P.L.L.C. Website
Legal Answers
3 Questions Answered
Q. Iowa. Ex left state with children. No court custody arrangement. I'm on the birth Certificates. What to file?..No money
A: There are resources available to help you. For starters, the Iowa Judicial Branch has forms available for folks to represent themselves. Link: http://www.iowacourts.gov/For_the_Public/Representing_Yourself_in_Court/DivorceFamily_Law/Forms/index.asp Also, the Iowa State Bar Association has a number of programs and associations available. Link: http://www.iowabar.org/?LegalAssistance Also, Iowa Legal Aid has the Volunteer Lawyers Program that connects pro bono lawyers with folks needing assistance. Link: http://www.iowalegalaid.org/volunteer-lawyers-projects
Q. the respondent did not answer divorce. what do I file next.
A: The procedure for a 'Default' (wherein the other person doesn't file an answer within 20 days after being served the Petition and Original Notice), is found in the Civil Procedure Rules. Here is a link to those Rules: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/ACO/CR/LINC/04-28-2017.chapter.1.pdf Take a look specifically at Rules 1.971 - 1.977.
Q. If items are in my fathers name and my name, can his wife take those items in a divorce?
A: Your step-mother may, or may not, be able to take the items that are listed in yours and his names. It depends on when the item was purchased, and how title to that items got into your and his names. If the item was purchased before he and your stepmother were married, then it is 'pre-marital' property, and he will get to retain that item.

There are many things involved in preparing to dissolve a marriage. Your father should seek the advice of an attorney about specific items in question. That attorney will be able to not only answer your father's questions, but also help him plan for the separation and dissolution of marriage action.
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The Lawyers, P.L.L.C.
105 South Delaware Avenue
Mason City, IA 50401
Telephone: (641) 529-7422