<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8" standalone="no"?><rss xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" version="2.0"><channel><title>Learn About Law</title><link>https://www.oflaherty-law.com</link><description>Law can be complicated and hard to navigate, which is why we’re here to help make it easier to understand. In Learn About Law, our weekly podcast and videoblog, attorney Kevin O’Flaherty covers various aspects and areas of the law in a way you don’t need a law degree to understand. From estate planning to family law, you can gain the knowledge you need to help you with your legal issue or to simply fulfill your curiosity.&#13;
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Check out more video, audio, and written content at http://learn-about-law.com.</itunes:summary><itunes:subtitle>Knowledge is Power</itunes:subtitle><itunes:category text="Society &amp; Culture"><itunes:category text="History"/></itunes:category><itunes:category text="Education"><itunes:category text="Educational Technology"/></itunes:category><itunes:category text="News &amp; Politics"/><itunes:category text="Business"><itunes:category text="Business News"/></itunes:category><itunes:category text="Education"/><itunes:owner><itunes:email>koflaherty@oflaherty-law.com</itunes:email></itunes:owner><item><title>How Can I Divorce Somebody if I Haven’t Seen Them in Years or Can’t Find Them?  | O'Flaherty Law</title><link>https://www.oflaherty-law.com/learn-about-law/how-to-divorce-if-you-cant-find-your-spouse</link><guid>https://www.oflaherty-law.com/learn-about-law/how-to-divorce-if-you-cant-find-your-spouse</guid><description>Learn how to file for divorce when you can’t locate your spouse, including service by publication, deadlines, and how to obtain a default divorce if they don’t respond. | O'Flaherty Law - Learn About Law Legal Articles, Videos &amp; Podcasts with O'Flaherty Law</description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 23:49:58 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" url="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5fe37c68c7ae10159974521c/66d8b2e9fbd6a2eac3520fbf_20240904T0719-b5e6d924-2574-40b4-91a0-4b543c4faa20.webp"/><media:thumbnail url="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5fe37c68c7ae10159974521c/66d8b2e9fbd6a2eac3520fbf_20240904T0719-b5e6d924-2574-40b4-91a0-4b543c4faa20.webp"/><author>koflaherty@oflaherty-law.com</author></item><item><title>What is the Distinction Between a Power of Attorney, an Executor and a Trustee?  | O'Flaherty Law</title><link>https://www.oflaherty-law.com/learn-about-law/distinction-between-power-of-attorney-executor-and-trustee</link><guid>https://www.oflaherty-law.com/learn-about-law/distinction-between-power-of-attorney-executor-and-trustee</guid><description> | O'Flaherty Law - Learn About Law Legal Articles, Videos &amp; Podcasts with O'Flaherty Law</description><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 19:59:32 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" url="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5fe37c68c7ae10159974521c/66d8b2eb7e14f808703a2ae7_20240904T0719-a7abac0b-9c30-4626-ac91-b71ff5c8a62d.webp"/><media:thumbnail url="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5fe37c68c7ae10159974521c/66d8b2eb7e14f808703a2ae7_20240904T0719-a7abac0b-9c30-4626-ac91-b71ff5c8a62d.webp"/><author>koflaherty@oflaherty-law.com</author></item><item><title>What is Lawyer-Client Privilege? | O'Flaherty Law</title><link>https://www.oflaherty-law.com/learn-about-law/what-is-lawyer-client-privilege</link><guid>https://www.oflaherty-law.com/learn-about-law/what-is-lawyer-client-privilege</guid><description>Learn what attorney-client privilege covers, when it applies, and key exceptions that can waive protection. 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Learn how probate courts handle visitation disputes, what relatives must prove, and how to request court-ordered access that serves the ward’s best interests. | O'Flaherty Law - Learn About Law Legal Articles, Videos &amp; Podcasts with O'Flaherty Law</description><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 18:01:19 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" url="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5fe37c68c7ae10159974521c/66d8b2e9c6d55d73a5ecc07d_20240904T0719-6c4f7d8e-d86e-4106-b98b-7ec035296446.webp"/><media:thumbnail url="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5fe37c68c7ae10159974521c/66d8b2e9c6d55d73a5ecc07d_20240904T0719-6c4f7d8e-d86e-4106-b98b-7ec035296446.webp"/><author>koflaherty@oflaherty-law.com</author></item><item><title>Can You Reinstate Your Driver's License If You Owe Back Child Support?  | O'Flaherty Law</title><link>https://www.oflaherty-law.com/learn-about-law/reinstate-license-owe-back-child-support</link><guid>https://www.oflaherty-law.com/learn-about-law/reinstate-license-owe-back-child-support</guid><description>Learn how owing back child support in Iowa can lead to driver’s license suspension, what exemptions apply, and how to challenge a Certificate of Noncompliance. | O'Flaherty Law - Learn About Law Legal Articles, Videos &amp; Podcasts with O'Flaherty Law</description><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 19:34:46 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" url="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5fe37c68c7ae10159974521c/66d8b2e9de371857c843881f_20240904T0719-ff98afca-56b2-45ba-ade6-506f6154197a.webp"/><media:thumbnail url="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5fe37c68c7ae10159974521c/66d8b2e9de371857c843881f_20240904T0719-ff98afca-56b2-45ba-ade6-506f6154197a.webp"/><author>koflaherty@oflaherty-law.com</author></item><item><title>In Iowa, can you evict a family member without a written lease?  | O'Flaherty Law</title><link>https://www.oflaherty-law.com/learn-about-law/iowa-evict-family-member-without-lease</link><guid>https://www.oflaherty-law.com/learn-about-law/iowa-evict-family-member-without-lease</guid><description>Can you evict a family member in Iowa without a written lease? 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Learn how USCIS handles mid-case rule changes, what “date of filing” means, and how to protect your immigration application if policies shift. | O'Flaherty Law - Learn About Law Legal Articles, Videos &amp; Podcasts with O'Flaherty Law</description><pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2025 17:11:57 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" url="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5fe37c68c7ae10159974521c/66d8b2e9b2e8550ebd6e618c_20240904T0719-140cee84-94f4-4ca2-8804-80801d7c0646.webp"/><media:thumbnail url="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5fe37c68c7ae10159974521c/66d8b2e9b2e8550ebd6e618c_20240904T0719-140cee84-94f4-4ca2-8804-80801d7c0646.webp"/><author>koflaherty@oflaherty-law.com</author></item><item><title>Can a Beneficiary be Present When a Will is Signed?  | O'Flaherty Law</title><link>https://www.oflaherty-law.com/learn-about-law/can-a-beneficiary-be-present-when-will-is-signed</link><guid>https://www.oflaherty-law.com/learn-about-law/can-a-beneficiary-be-present-when-will-is-signed</guid><description>In Illinois, a beneficiary may be present when a will is signed, but it’s best to use two independent witnesses to avoid disputes. 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Discover how in-person and electronic notarization work under Illinois law and why proper timing and certification are essential for a valid deed. | O'Flaherty Law - Learn About Law Legal Articles, Videos &amp; Podcasts with O'Flaherty Law</description><pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2025 19:21:42 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" url="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5fe37c68c7ae10159974521c/66d8b2eb7e14f808703a2ae7_20240904T0719-a7abac0b-9c30-4626-ac91-b71ff5c8a62d.webp"/><media:thumbnail url="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5fe37c68c7ae10159974521c/66d8b2eb7e14f808703a2ae7_20240904T0719-a7abac0b-9c30-4626-ac91-b71ff5c8a62d.webp"/><author>koflaherty@oflaherty-law.com</author></item><item><title>Does a Surviving Spouse Share an Inherited Estate with Stepchildren in Wisconsin?  | O'Flaherty Law</title><link>https://www.oflaherty-law.com/learn-about-law/does-a-surviving-spouse-share-an-inherited-estate-with-stepchildren-in-wisconsin</link><guid>https://www.oflaherty-law.com/learn-about-law/does-a-surviving-spouse-share-an-inherited-estate-with-stepchildren-in-wisconsin</guid><description>In Wisconsin, a surviving spouse typically keeps half of all marital property—assets acquired during the marriage—while stepchildren may inherit separate property or assets listed in the will. 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Discover common triggers, how investigations work, and the steps to prove your marriage is genuine and protect your immigration status. | O'Flaherty Law - Learn About Law Legal Articles, Videos &amp; Podcasts with O'Flaherty Law</description><pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2025 19:56:42 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" url="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5fe37c68c7ae10159974521c/66d8b2e9b2e8550ebd6e618c_20240904T0719-140cee84-94f4-4ca2-8804-80801d7c0646.webp"/><media:thumbnail url="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5fe37c68c7ae10159974521c/66d8b2e9b2e8550ebd6e618c_20240904T0719-140cee84-94f4-4ca2-8804-80801d7c0646.webp"/><author>koflaherty@oflaherty-law.com</author></item><item><title>How to Sponsor Your Spouse for a Green Card: A Step-by-Step Guide  | O'Flaherty Law</title><link>https://www.oflaherty-law.com/learn-about-law/how-to-sponsor-your-spouse-for-a-green-card-step-by-step-guide</link><guid>https://www.oflaherty-law.com/learn-about-law/how-to-sponsor-your-spouse-for-a-green-card-step-by-step-guide</guid><description>Learn how U.S. citizens can sponsor their spouses for a green card. 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