Legal Question in Family Law in Iowa

Can grandparents take custody of a grandchild if the mother is under sixteen?


Asked on 11/22/09, 10:19 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert Luedeman solo practitioner

You cannot automatically take custody of a child because the mother is underage. You'd have to get an attorney, file, and get in line. If there is a CINA case pending you might be in a better position to get custody at least temporarily.

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Answered on 12/03/09, 8:54 am


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