by Artillery | Nov 28, 2024 | Resource
Parents involved in open Child in Need of Assistance (CINA) cases have a way to get a court to order permanent custody, physical care, and visitation in a new or existing custody case. The law provides an option for some parents who cannot afford to get or modify a... by Artillery | Nov 28, 2024 | Resource
Has your insurance company, Medicare or Medicaid denied you help? You don’t have to take no for an answer. How can I fight for myself? Sometimes you have to fight to get the right health care. Speak up for yourself and your family if you need health care. Can I... by Artillery | Dec 7, 2024 | Resource
Juvenile Courts generally handle cases dealing with children under the age of eighteen. What Kinds of Cases Does the Juvenile Court Handle? Most cases in Juvenile Court are Child In Need of Assistance (CINA) cases, juvenile delinquency cases and minor... by Artillery | Nov 27, 2024 | Resource
Iowa Legal Aid currently operates six Eviction Help Desks throughout the state (see list below). These help desks are all at or near the courts where eviction hearings take place. Attorneys are on site any time that eviction hearings are taking place in those... 
by Artillery | Dec 7, 2024 | Featured, Resource
Who has custody when a child is born to an unmarried mother? The mother usually has custody of her child if she is not married when the child is born. The mother can make decisions for the child and has the right to take care of the child. The father can... by Artillery | Nov 27, 2024 | Resource
Many people worry about the cost of hiring a lawyer when deciding whether to get divorced in Iowa. The Iowa Supreme Court developed forms for people who cannot afford an attorney or do not want to hire one to get divorced. Don’t I get an attorney if I can’t afford...