I suggested i take both full time and she said no. What do I do?
answered on Feb 28, 2022
A petition for modification needs to be filed to change the current custody arrangement.
Moms a couple of time. On top of this I am paying for child support what should I do
answered on Dec 8, 2020
If the child is going to remain with you, then the appropriate steps would be to;
1. File a Motion to terminate with Court who currently has jurisdiction over the case.
2. Transfer the existing case to your state of residence by Registering the order in the state court in your... Read more »
boyfriend is on probation currently for 2 felonies. has a very extensive history of drug and alcohol charges, arson, burglary, theft, owi's. most recent charges almost 1 year ago. im concerned for my children. can i get full custody of them, or what is my best process? can i file to not have... Read more »
answered on Nov 5, 2020
Do you currently have an attorney for the ongoing divorce? Or has this divorce process not yet started? If you have not retained an attorney or started the divorce process, I advise seeking one ASAP and having them file for divorce. From there, after some administrative hoops are jumped through... Read more »
My wife and I have quarantined since March at the advice of my wife's doctor. My child's mother agreed to keep the child 100% of the time until my wife's doctor feels there are adequate treatment options should my wife contract Covid. The child's mother now wishes to return to... Read more »
answered on Oct 28, 2020
The Court may find you in contempt of the decree/custody schedule even with the doctor-prescribed quarantine. I would advise seeking counsel to represent your interests to the Court and describe the nuances of your current COVID-riddled situation. It is possible that a modification of the decree... Read more »
answered on Apr 28, 2017
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 »
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