You can file what's called a Reply and Response to the Counter Claim, admitting or denying all new allegations the other party has pleaded. This...

If I feel and know my child is in danger due to the virus and we have joint custody. Am I in the right?

The coronavirus does not change court orders. See the Iowa Supreme Court's website, and the March 31, 2020, supervisory order, paragraph 6.

When getting a divorce and there is back taxes due how does that work?

If he acquired the tax debt before the marriage, I think there's an argument in Iowa that it is not property of the marriage. But it is possible...

You could live with him. But legally, I recommend that the children live elsewhere or there could be legal problems. This answer assumes, of...

Does anyone know?

I agree with both previous posters. You do not need to wait, but go to Iowacourts.gov

Do I let my son leave the state to see his dad during a national pandemic?

The Iowa Supreme Court has issued supervisory orders this week specifically clarifying that the threat of coronavirus does not suspend parenting...

A lawyer licensed in the State of Iowa by the Iowa Supreme Court can practice in any county in the State of Iowa. Of course, licensure in State...

Would recent COVID-19 guidelines be considered an extenuating circumstance to have a custody agreement modified?

The Iowa Supreme Court issued supervisory orders on 3/28/2020 and 3/30/2020 saying that the COVID 19 school closures do not, in themselves, justify...

There is no reason he'd have to list property in your name if you're not married. Illinois does not have common law marriage, so there is no...

I agree with the previous attorney. With emancipation, you file a lawsuit in Court in equity (what is fair). Your parents don't need to "agree"...