Explaining the Law and Providing Self-Help Information for Low-Income Iowans
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How Judges Decide How Much Child Support a Parent Must Pay
The incomes of both parents determine the amount of child support in Iowa. The Child Support Recovery Unit and judges use charts called the Uniform Child Support Guidelines (Guidelines).
By: Iowa Legal Aid
How to Change a Child Support Order
Sometimes the judge sets the amount of child support, and then something changes so that the amount is no longer correct. Either parent, or the Child Support Recovery Unit, can ask the court to change the amount of the child support payments.
By: Iowa Legal Aid
Common Legal Terms
(Separate Website)
An online glossary of legal terms from A to W
By: Iowa Judicial Branch
Going to Court Could Get Easier
It would be good if people had a lawyer whenever they needed one. But there has never been enough money to make this happen for low-income Iowans. This leaves a lot of people on their own. The Iowa State Bar Association and the Iowa Judges Association have accepted the recommendations of a joint task force. Proposed changes would help people who don?t have a lawyer.
By: Iowa Legal Aid
Internet Safety
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There are hundreds of ways that computers record everything you do on the computer or Internet.
By: Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence
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New Rule Helps Iowans With Disabilities Who Owe Back Child Support
A recent rule change will help Iowans with disabilities who owe back child support
By: Iowa Legal Aid
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Not Paying for Child Support Can Mean Loss of Driver's License
If you fail to pay child support, will that affect your driver's license? The short answer is: it might. The law says if people fall far enough behind in paying child support, the Child Support Recovery Unit (CSRU) can "sanction" drivers' licenses. This means they can suspend, revoke, not issue, or not renew the license if a parent is delinquent in child support payments.
By: Iowa Legal Aid
Paternity and Child Support Notices
Answers to frequently asked questions on the topics of paternity and child support.
By: Iowa Legal Aid
Recent Legislative Changes in Family Law
This resource is a summary of changes in Iowa law on Divorce and Custody Changes as well as Child Support.
By: Iowa Legal Aid
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