Can I dispute a ticket for underage drinking if I was on private property with parental consent supervised by another adult?

No. Iowa Code 123.47 requires that your parents not only consent but be present while you’re consuming alcohol and that this occur within a private...

What are my steps?

Chapters 600 and 600A of the Iowa Code describe what needs to happen. Terminating a parent’s rights and completing a step parent adoption, however,...

You’d be better off working with and not against your attorney.

I’m currently in a custody hearing and it says I half to pay petioners fees and attorney? Why is that?

That is likely the court costs and the opposing party’s attorney’s fees.

Can my 15 year old grandson live with someone else other than his biological dad and.step mom??

He’ll need permission from his father or the court before living with anyone else.

There's nothing illegal about what you've described. Debts will be addressed in the divorce. Yes, you could be ordered to pay this loan.

How can I be emancipated?

Read chapter 232C of the Iowa code. The short version is that you need to be able to support yourself before filing a request with the court.

It's not a HIPPA violation for DHS to discuss the abuse allegations with the child's parents.

What can I expect to happen at a status hearing ?

You should expect to discuss this with your attorney who knows your case better than anyone here.

Unless there's a court order stating otherwise, his visitation is entirely up to mom.