Paternity Law in Iowa
This page covers paternity law as it applies in Iowa — the state and federal laws that govern it, filing deadlines, where to get help, and notable in-state decisions. For what paternity protects generally, see the national overview.
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Laws that govern paternity in Iowa
Iowa state law
- HUMAN SERVICES › JUVENILE JUSTICEIA 232 § 232.2
Cited in 16 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- HUMAN SERVICES › INDIAN CHILD WELFARE ACTIA 232B § 232B.3
Cited in 14 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- STATE SOVEREIGNTY AND MANAGEMENT › EXAMINATION OF PUBLIC RECORDSIA 22 § 22.7
Cited in 12 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- JUDICIAL BRANCH AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURES › TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTSIA 600A § 600A.8
Cited in 7 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- HUMAN SERVICES › SUPPORT OF DEPENDENTSIA 252A § 252A.3
Cited in 5 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- JUDICIAL BRANCH AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURES › TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTSIA 600A § 600A.1
Cited in 5 court decisions on this topic's terms.
Where to go & how to get help
Government agencies and non-profit legal-help organizations for paternity in Iowa.
Official U.S. government starting point for finding free or low-cost legal help and legal-aid programs near you.
Locate the LSC-funded legal-aid organization that serves your county for civil (non-criminal) legal problems.
Find your state or local bar association lawyer-referral service and free legal-answer programs.
Find your state attorney general to file consumer-protection, civil-rights, or other complaints.
Not legal advice. State-specific statutes, deadlines and procedures are being sourced and will appear here.