Iowa Family Law Questions & Answers
Q: how much does it cost to file a dissolution of marriage in Iowa
$185.00. You could also find this out on iowacourts.gov
Q: I just turned 17 and my father is constantly threatening to kick me out and its happend before. what are my options?
Legally none. At least not as you've described the situation. Practically you could try doing what he says. After all isn't he paying the bills.
Q: Q: Both my aunt and only cousin passed away, cousin in 2005, aunt in 2006. I am the only living relative and in wills.
The estates were probated and settled. Years later a number of trust accounts have appeared as Iowa unclaimed property. The accounts have been mostly depleted with some positive balance.
Q 1. Who is responsible for the error?
Q2. If the accounts were valued more at the death of... Read more »
If there were a TRUST at the time of passing, the successor Trustee should have managed this -- it would NOT have gone through or been the responsibility of the Estate representatives.
This highlights the importance of people keeping their records in order to insure their heirs will know... Read more »
Q: Iowa. Ex left state with children. No court custody arrangement. I'm on the birth Certificates. What to file?..No money
There are resources available to help you. For starters, the Iowa Judicial Branch has forms available for folks to represent themselves. Link: http://www.iowacourts.gov/For_the_Public/Representing_Yourself_in_Court/DivorceFamily_Law/Forms/index.asp Also, the Iowa State Bar Association has a... Read more »
Q: If items are in my fathers name and my name, can his wife take those items in a divorce?
My fathers wife is greedy. She kissed our butts while they were dating. The moment they were married it all changed. She had him do everything for her and her kids. She has 4 kids whom have significant others, 8 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. She pays for anything they ask for. Her 1st... Read more »
Your step-mother may, or may not, be able to take the items that are listed in yours and his names. It depends on when the item was purchased, and how title to that items got into your and his names. If the item was purchased before he and your stepmother were married, then it is 'pre-marital'... Read more »
Q: Can person "sell" their own property to their girlfriend/boyfriend in a domestic situation?
Man owns a mobile home. His mother and girlfriend live in the same home. His girlfriend pays rent and other bills. His mother does not. His mother attacks his girlfriend and he gets in the middle to prevent more physical harm to the girlfriend. Mother calls cops. Cops arrest man. Can man sell his... Read more »
It is not necessary to sell your mobile home in order to evict your mother. There is an eviction process which a lawyer can help you with. The lawyer is allowed contact with the protected party and can therefore effectuate the eviction.
Q: Is it illegal for my mom to threaten to kill herself in front of me? I am 13
It is probably not illegal for your mom to threaten to kill herself. If she threatened you, that would be illegal. However, you might considering calling a suicide prevention hotline and asking for help. The police may also be able to help.
Q: If my niece been adopted but now want to be with her real family how do I go about getting custody.
My niece has gotten a hold of us and has been asking if I can get custody of her. The adopted family does not want her anymore. I need some type of advice on what can I do to get custody of her. Her dad used to have custody of but lost her she is 16 year old and can make her own decision. Please... Read more »
Your options are few and very difficult to achieve. You could attempt to establish a guardianship in Iowa if that is where she is living. Her parents would have to consent to the guardianship if you can't prove that they are unfit. Even though she is 16 it doesn't mean she gets to pick where she... Read more »
Q: If I am 16 and want to hangout with a guy that is 4 years and 8 months older than me can my parents call the cops on him
Can he go to jail for talking to me when I'm 16 and he's 20
Not likely, as long as you two are not doing anything illegal including him having you out past a city or town curfew, and your parents tell you that you can't leave the house but you do to go hang out with him, it is unlikely he gets arrested for you two simply being in the same vicinity of each... Read more »
Q: I am a male to female transgender how much will it cost to change my name
You technically can do that yourself, but I think it's worth your getting a legal consultation to make sure that you get a checklist/don't miss a step.
LAMBDA may have a local group that could assist. Other than that, you pay for publication of a legal notice, pay for a court filing, and do... Read more »
Q: I have joint custody of my son per our divorce decree and my son's school wants proof from a judge
The mother told the school she is the primary caregiver. In order for the school to share information with me about my son they want me to ger proof from a judge. Isn't my divorce decree legal evidence that I have the same rights as the mother does as far as my child's care?
There is a difference between which of you has primary custody and who is the actual primary caregiver. If the former is what the school wants, the decree is what they would need. If they want the latter, the judge probably wouldn't know in any event.
Q: Can my daughters mom go to jail for starving my daughter? If it happened 3 years ago
3 years ago my daughters mom starved our daughter to the point of becoming unresponsive and having the hospital call dcs on her. At that time I had not taken her to court yet for child custody and got to see her maybe once a week for a couple hours. Since then I have obtained full custody of my... Read more »
These are not just basic questions about the law. It was a civil case of child neglect, not a criminal one. It will not be easy for her to get more time, in my opinion.
Q: Can my ex sign his rights away and stop paying. He has had no contact with our 3 children in 2 yrs. Modifying Cs order
No. Unless the children are being adopted, his duty to pay child support doesn't depend upon whether he has any "parental rights", or whether he has attempted to "sign away" such rights.
Q: Why won't courthouse correct date on birth certificate?
The local courthouse made a mistake when they recorded the birthdate of my brother when he was born. He is deceased now and we want his correct birthdate on his birth certificate. The hospital he was born in has the correct date but the courthouse still won't change it.
I expect that the courthouse doesn't have the authority to make such a correction. Why is it important to you?
Q: I've been separated from my daughter's father 4.5 years. No custody agreement and need to move 20 hrs away. Can I?
My boyfriend of almost 5 years is up for a large promotion that would move us from IA to FL. Her father and I have no custody agreement, and he travels for business for weeks at a time. I want her to go with us, but I don't know what the law is on this. He has never paid child support and I've made... Read more »
If not married to him and no orders in place then yes you can move, otherwise no. You should still get a custody Order. Use of a lawyer is recommended.
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