Can a judge dismiss a motion for change of custody and parenting time without a hearing?

It is highly unlikely your judge dismissed the matter without reviewing everything. It is a very high burden to change custody. It is not the...

Can I start a child protection/modification to parenting time case while the other parent is in prison?

You may start the action while she is incarcerated. You have to also get service on the chief executive officer, which I believe to be the warden.

I was awarded a settlement in my divorce, secured in a marital lien, but my ex let the house go into foreclosure

You are not out of your settlement but you need to consult with an experienced family law attorney to figure out how to collect your settlement. ...

Where should we go?

You may proceed in Iowa as the child has lived there more than 6 months. You do need to serve the mother with the custody pleadings. Please speak...

Can I keep the custody agreement already in place?

With out court ordered parenting time, you are not violating any orders. The court may adopt the schedule you have in place if it is in your...

You can purchase a vehicle but if there is equity in the car, it would be considered marital. If you lease and there is no marital equity.

Do I need a lawyer to fight a restraining order?

This is not a family law matter but I will give you my insight. In order to get an Order for Harassment, you need to show that there is a pattern...

There are strict standards for modifying custody. The statutes and the court make it very difficult. I would talk with an experienced family law...

Is there a way to get out of debt when I used my inheritance earlier in the marriage to pay off debt?

Any debt incurred during the marriage is normally considered marital. I would suggest speaking with an experienced family law attorney as there...

Who do I contact to make a complaint about a judge ?

I strongly suggest you talk with an attorney experienced in family law as your options may be limited by the time which has passed. Your facts...