You could file a private petition to terminate his parental rights under Chapter 600A. You must prove 2 things: GROUNDS for termination...

My husbands family is trying to get guardian ship due to his brain injury, he does not want this what can we do?

He has the right to an attorney in an involuntary guardianship. Also, as his spouse, you are going to be the first choice for the court for...

Family Law Attorney to address Urgent Matter

Relocating usually does not go hand-in-hand with an order of protection; they are not, generally speaking, related issues. Chapter 236 governs...

My wife wont bring one of my kids to me i get them one week she gets them the next she bring two of them but not the other one

Most Iowa Judges will conclude that the other parent has to take all steps reasonably necessary and proper to ensure that the child is available to...

Can I be reimbursed for wasted marital assets?

Yes, you can argue that he "dissipated" assets during the marriage, and use that to increase your equitable share of what it left (or even for him...

Can you have temporary custody orders changed?

Each district may have its own local rules in Iowa with regard to whether they allow modification of a temporary order. Some district judges will...

Going to court over one thing, especially a change in school districts and change of children's residence, is not sufficient to be considered...