Custody/Visitation
Legal Information
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Can an Iowa Court Hear Your Family Law Case?
Iowa courts can’t automatically hear every divorce or custody case that is filed. Read More
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Can I terminate the other parent’s parental rights?
Some feel like it would be best if the parental rights of the parent making bad choices are terminated Read More
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Changes to Child Abuse Law
When the Iowa Department of Human Services (DHS) receives a report of child abuse, there are now two alternative paths DHS can take in response. Read More
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Changes to Custody Law Affecting Deployed Service Members
service member parents who are deployed may ask that a nonparent take over their parenting responsibility during their deployment. Read More
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Change to Custody Law Regarding Sex Offenders
A new law tells judges in custody cases to consider if a parent let a child be around a sex offender. Read More
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Do You Really Need a Guardianship for Your Child?
Parents often convinced by school officials or medical personnel that a guardianship of their child is needed. However, this is not always best and there are other options. Read More
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Internet Privacy and the Court
You should know this before posting things on social media. Read More
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Iowa Custody Law
What you need to know about custody in Iowa. Read More
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New Law Makes It More Difficult to End a Guardianship over a Minor
A recent change in the law creates a new hurdle to end a guardianship for a minor child. Read More
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New Option Available for Custody Order for Parents with Open CINA Cases
Parents involved in open Child in Need of Assistance (CINA) cases have a new way to get a court to order permanent custody, physical care, and visitation. Read More
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Passports and Child Custody
Information and Links to the form needed to apply for a passport for a child. Read More
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Paternity Affidavit
Information from DHS on paternity. The paternity affidavit is a free form parents complete and file with the Bureau of Health Statistics to legally establish paternity. Content Detail
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Fathers' Rights in Unmarried Situations
If parents are not married at the time of a child's birth, a father's participation in making many important decisions may be limited until paternity is established. Read More
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Guardianships for Children
Parents should consider all their options before agreeing to let someone else have a guardianship over their child. A guardianship may be hard to end and can last much longer than planned. A guardian has no legal obligation to allow the parents to visit unless it is ordered by a judge Also a child support action could be brought against the parents. Read More
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How Social Networking Can Be Used Against People in Family Law Cases
What people put on social networking websites can end up being used in unexpected ways. Being aware of the potential risks can help you avoid adding content that could cause problems down the road. Read More
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