There are many aspects to a malpractice case. The first, in a situation like your husband's, would be to determine the facts of the CT scan,...

In my divorce papers im suppose to get my kids on christmas day but my ex wife wont let me have them what can i do?

If you have been denied your visitation rights by the children's mother in violation of a court order (your decree), then you would have a contempt...

Can one parent decide to admitt a child for a mental observation on their own?

Although you and the father of your son live together, you actually have a child out of wedlock. In that situation, you, as the child's mother,...

Can I terminate my ex's parental rights to my daughter, 3 years old? He's never seen her or asked.

The Iowa Code allows you to privately terminate the natural father's parental rights in situations such as what you set forth above. His lack of...

My childs father has taken my daughter from me (the mother) I have not seen her since tuesday July 31, 2012 I need help

As an unwed mother, you have complete custodial rights to your child even if the father has "acknowledged" his paternity. Until such time as the...

Do I have any rights after only being married for a year if we get divorced?

In Iowa, you cannot sign away custodial rights, child support and potential alilmony in a prenuptial agreement. Apart from whatever property...

What are my chances at receiving spousal support?

The court determines alimony based upon a variety of factors. There are also several types of alimony payments- traditional, rehabilitative, and...

I want to adopt my step son, who has Autism and whose mother couldnt' care less about him. Refuses to cut him loose.

You and your husband would have the availability of an action to try to terminate the biological mother's parental rights and to move forward with...

Can a judge order my kids to return to their previous state after a default?

If the motion to set aside is granted, the whole custody issue can be presented to the Court. The Court can enter orders regarding the children. ...

Husband left me after 32 years of marriage. Do I file for legal separation or move to file for divorce. No reconciliation

To protect assets by Court order, you must seek the Court's assistance. That requires you to file for divorce and get an Order to Preserve Assets...