Legal Question in Family Law in Iowa

In Iowa if an unmarried women and an unmarried man split up who then becomes the custodial parent? Does the mother automatically become costodial parent or how is that decided?


Asked on 9/19/09, 9:44 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert Luedeman solo practitioner

There's no automatic to it, but mom usually does. If you think that's something you want to fight over, you can seek a custody and support order and then you'll both be able to make your arguments about which one's a better parent.

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Answered on 9/21/09, 12:31 am


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