Can a child refuse visitation with a parent who has been inconsistent in her life ?

Teenagers often present this conundrum. Your husband should encourage his daughter to see her mother. Additionally, your husband should not do...

How can I stop child support to the custodial parent when my child lives with me?

If your daughter moved in with you, you should file for a modification of physical care of your daughter to reflect the new living arrangements. ...

It depends on the wording of your decree. With the facts you provided, your question cannot be definitively answered.

What rights do I have, if divorce paperwork was filed but not finalized, if the other spouse is deceased?

Put simply, yes. If the divorce was not finalized, you are still legally married. This affords you all rights under the law as her spouse.

Child support?

If there is a child support order in place, you can file an Application for Order to Show cause alleging he is violating the support order. You...

How do I start Legal Guardianship of my 6 year old grandson or is it even possible?

You technically can file for a guardianship. The law in Iowa, however, presumes that the biological parent is the proper custodian of the child. ...

How does a father gain physical custody if the mother has been institutionalized fora mental illness there is no existing order?

It depends on whether you are married to the child's mother or not. If you are not married, you need to petition the Court for a physical custody...

How do I get my daughters fathers rights terminated? Hes been in prison since I was pregnant back in 2013.

You can petition the Court to terminate your daughter's father's parental rights. Once his rights are terminated, your husband can adopt your...

If paternity has been established, then the father has legal custody to the child (put simply, he has the right to be involved in major life...

How do I file a petition to terminate guardianship ?

Pursuant to Iowa Code section 633.675, you can petition the Court to terminate a guardianship for various reasons. You should seek the advice of...