If I cannot afford to retain a lawyer in a child custody case out of wedlock what are my options, if any?

Contact Iowa Bar, the VLP is an option. Stands for Volunteer Lawyers Project - good luck

I need a lawyer

And you may have waited too long so I would not wait any longer.

Not sure what to do custody issues Iowa.

You should communicate your concerns in writing and attempt to get his response - suggest email. Further, you may have grounds to modify if you...

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I have physical custody, ex wont return son after summer visit, and now try to have my son emancipated, can that be done

File application for rule to show cause and ask the court to hold her in contempt. Hire a lawyer bc it can be complicated.

Joint custody, I have physical custody wont returned my son from visitation and enrolled him in school and hour away is it legal

Need to review decree to answer with certainty. Sounds like there may be a contempt of court charge you should file as well as possible...

Grounds for custody modification in Iowa...

Need to prove a "substantial change of circumstances which warrants a modification of the last decree." Court focus will also be on what is "best...

School information after divorce...

Yes. Take copy of decree to administration office.

What form or what do I need to file in order to prevent my wife from selling any of my stuff she wont give back to me?

Application for an Order to Preserve Assets. This will prevent either party from disposing of assets other than the normal monthly obligations. ...

How hard is it to modify divorce decree when it comes to a child?

Jurisdiction may be an issue. Need to file contempt charge to enforce decree and a modification can be tough but it happens all the time. Court...

Car accident, 100% not my fault, no insurance

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