Form Approved Iowa Court Forms & Instructions for a Respondent in a Divorce

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Form Approved Iowa Court Forms & Instructions for a Respondent in a Divorce

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Child Custody

Custody means "an award of the rights of legal custody of a minor child to a parent under which the parent has legal custodial rights and responsibilities toward the child.  Joint custody means "an award of legal custody of a minor child to both parents jointly. Check to learn more.

Child Custody in Iowa: The Best Interests of the Child

Joint legal custody means that each parent has an equal right to make decisions about the child’s education, medical care, religious upbringing, extracurricular activities, and the like. Iowa prefers to award joint legal custody to the parents if it is in the best interests of the child. Check to learn more.

CUSTODY & PLACEMENT

Many of the couples in Iowa who seek a divorce will have minor children. Because the well-being of children depends on the quality of their relationship with both parents, it is important that parents understand the legal terms, laws and court orders regarding their children. Check to learn more.

Iowa Child Custody

According to the Iowa Code Section 598.41, Iowa awards joint legal custody in most cases, "unless there is evidence of domestic abuse. Physical custody may be awarded to either parent. The court considers several factors in considering what custody arrangement is in the best interest of the minor child." Check to learn more.