Iowa

Custody/Visitation

Legal Information

• Access to the Courts and Filing During COVID Pandemic

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• Child Custody

  In Iowa, if a couple (married or unmarried) has children in the family under the age of eighteen, the courts will play a role in making decisions related to child custody. Read More

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  Iowa Judicial Branch

• Child Custody & Visitation During COVID Pandemic

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• Custody Order for Parents with Open CINA Cases

  Parents involved in open Child in Need of Assistance (CINA) cases have a way to get a court to order permanent custody, physical care, and visitation. Read More

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  Iowa Legal Aid

• 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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  Iowa Legal Aid

• Grandparent Visitation in Iowa

  In Iowa, a grandparent can ask the court for visitation in limited circumstances. Read More

• How DHS Responds to Reports of Child Abuse

  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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  Iowa Legal Aid

• How Social Media Can Be Used Against People in Family Law Cases

  What people put on social media 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

• How to Modify a Custody Order

  Custody orders are issued by a court in which a judge establishes a schedule for separated parents to have parenting time with their children. This resource will discuss when and how a parent can change, or modify, a custody order. Read More

• International Parental Child Abduction

  The Office of Children's Issues at the State Department assists in cases of international parental child abduction and is prepared to help pursue recovery of an abducted child. Content Detail

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  U.S. Department of State

• Internet Privacy and the Court

  You should know this before posting things on social media. Read More

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  Iowa Legal Aid

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• Iowa Custody Law

  What you need to know about custody in Iowa. Read More

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  Iowa Legal Aid

• Limited Representation (Unbundled Legal Services)

  Questions and answers about new rules changing how lawyers can provide services to clients. Read More

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  Iowa Legal Aid

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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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  Iowa Legal Aid

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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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  Iowa Department of Human Services

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• Questions and Answers About Custody and Visitation

  These common questions and answers about custody and visitation provide a summary of Iowa law. Read More

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