Jesse Michael Marzen

We do the heavy lifting so our clients don't have to in Family Law, Commercial Collections, and Tax Law cases.

University of St. Thomas, Minnesota School of Law

J.D. (2004) | Law

2001 - 2004

Partner

The Lawyers, P.L.L.C.

2024 - Current

Partner

The Lawyer, P.L.L.C.

2024 - Current

Owner & Chief Executive Attorney

Marzen Law Office P.L.L.C.

2012 - 2024

Attorney

County Government

2007 - 2010

Owner

Marzen Law Office P.L.L.C.

2006 - 2006

Associate Attorney

Eggert, Erb, Frye & Mulcahy

2005 - 2006

FMLA Issues & Watchpoints, Spring 2016, Waverly, IA

Iowa Workforce Council

Iowa State Bar Association  # 19605

Member

Current

National Academy of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

Current

Iowa

Since 2005

United States Tax Court

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Q. Iowa. Ex left state with children. No court custody arrangement. I'm on the birth Certificates. What to file?..No money

April 28, 2017

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.

April 28, 2017

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?

April 27, 2017

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.