Legal Question in Family Law in Iowa

Minor amancipation

My ex-wife and I were wondering what is required for our 2 girls ages 16 & 13 to be able to ''reunite'' with either of us. They were taken away by the DHS for neglect and supposed abuse. Now they are tired of being with the ex inlaws and want something different. So in short was wondering what is needed financially and so on. I know they have to be 17 years of age. But am not sure under these conditions. I reside in the state of Iowa and my ex is in Florida. I don't want no trouble with them DHS folks. Thank you for your time.


Asked on 3/15/07, 11:18 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert Luedeman solo practitioner

Re: Minor amancipation

You haven't said why they were taken away. If your parental rights were terminated there is nothing you can do. If they are under DHS supervision, whatever you do has to be at DHS discretion. It's all well and good for children to want something different but the age of majority is 18 in this state not 17, and until they reach 18 they do not have a lot of say in who they're placed with.

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Answered on 3/16/07, 11:19 am


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