Legal Question in Family Law in Iowa

Can a mother leave the state of iowa with her child if there is no court orders or custody established with the father? The father's name is on the birth certificate and that is it. The father is abusive and a drug addict.


Asked on 7/19/16, 11:49 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert Luedeman solo practitioner

Legally speaking if there is no custody and support agreement in place your rights are as good as dad's. Other than legally, be sure of your ground because some people don't like taking things like this lying down.

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Answered on 7/20/16, 6:27 am


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