Legal Question in Family Law in Iowa

I am planning on leaving my husband and taking our three boys with me. Is it illegal to take them out of Iowa before filing separation or divorce papers?


Asked on 7/28/09, 9:15 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert Luedeman solo practitioner

If you're asking whether it's illegal, the answer to that is no, unless there is a custody order in place. Whether it's advisable or responsible to contemplate such a fait accompli is another story and it would certainly weigh against you in any subsequent court proceedings-which would be the inevitable result I think.

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Answered on 7/28/09, 12:24 pm


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