Explaining the Law and Providing Self-Help Information for Low-Income Iowans
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Child Support
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
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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
Custody/Visitation
Questions and Answers About Custody and Visitation
These common questions and answers about custody and visitation provide a summary of Iowa law.
By: Iowa Legal Aid
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Joint Physical Care or Physical Custody - What Is It?
In Iowa there are two basic types of child custody -legal custody and physical custody
By: Iowa Legal Aid
A Guide to Legal Issues for Non-Custodial Parents
(Separate Website)
This pamphlet provides some general information for noncustodial parents.
By: Drake University Law School and Lyle Middleton Center for Children's Rights
A Guide to Legal Issues for Non-Custodial Parents
(Separate Website)
This pamphlet provides some general information for noncustodial parents.
By: Drake University Law School and Lyle Middleton Center for Children's Rights
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
Grandparent Visitation Law Rule Unconstitutional
The general rule on visitation is the parent with custody has the right to decide who can visit with and influence the child. The State of Iowa used to allow exceptions to this general rule for grandparents and great-grandparents. Two recent court cases have made changes in this area of the law.
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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Joint Custody and Iowa Law
One of the most important decisions we ask our judges to make is what should happen to people?s children when they get divorced or separate.
By: Iowa Legal Aid
Joint Physical Care: An Important Change in Iowa Custody Law
Since it is now more likely for parents involved in a custody dispute to be dealing with joint physical care, it makes sense to have a basic understanding of this kind of custody.
By: Iowa Legal Aid
Limited Representation (Unbundled Legal Services)
Questions and answers about new rules changing how lawyers can provide services to clients.
By: Iowa Legal Aid
More Questions and Answers About Custody and Visitation
When mothers are not married at the time children are born, there are often problems which lead to legal disputes. This resource looks at some common questions about the issues of custody and visitation in such cases.
By: Iowa Legal Aid
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New Law Impacts Iowa Grandparent Visitation Rights
This new law again provides a legal means for Iowa grandparents to try to be able to visit their grandchildren.
By: Legal Hotline for Older Iowans
Resolving Family Law Problems Through Mediation
A divorce or custody action can take a long time. It can cost a lot of money and be very emotional and stressful for the family. Iowa courts have looked for other ways to resolve family law disputes.
By: Iowa Legal Aid
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The Uniform Child Custody and Parental Kidnapping Protections Acts
These days, people move around a lot more than they used to. It is not unusual for a child to live in two or more different states before he or she turns eighteen. These federal laws address many issues that arise when parents and children live in different states.
By: Iowa Legal Aid
Divorce
Summary of Iowa Divorce Law
Read this first for a general overview with answers to common questions on divorce law in our state.
By: Iowa Legal Aid
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