Iowa Code § 232D.304
Attorney for parent
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Current — January 1, 2025
As of January 1, 2020
Upon the filing of a petition for appointment of a guardian, the court shall appoint an attorney for the parent identified in the petition if all of the following are true:
Upon the filing of a petition for appointment of a guardian, the court shall appoint an attorney for the parent identified in the petition if all of the following are true:
1. The parent objects to the appointment of a guardian for the minor.
1. The parent objects to the appointment of a guardian for the minor.
2. The parent requests appointment of an attorney and the court determines that the parent is unable to pay for an attorney in accordance with section 232D.505.
2. The parent requests appointment of an attorney and the court determines that the parent is unable to pay for an attorney in accordance with section 232D.505.
Section takes effect January 1, 2020, and applies to guardianships and guardianship proceedings of minors established or pending before, on, or after that date; 2019 Acts, ch 56, §44, 45
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