Parents are not always able to take care of their children. These situations may have arisen as a result of death, injury, or some other circumstance. Read the full article here: https://www.oflaherty-law.com/learn-about-law/recent-changes-to-iowa-guardianship-laws-2021
In such cases, another individual, usually a family member or acquaintance, may petition the court for legal authority to care for the child and make day-to-day decisions on the child's behalf. “Guardian” is the title given to this person.
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The Iowa Probate Act has governed minor guardianship proceedings for several years. A recent minor guardianship legislation took effect on January 1, 2020. The “Iowa Minor Guardianship Proceedings Act” is the name of the current statute. This new law places further restrictions on people who choose to be guardians of minors and strengthens rights for biological parents, prospective guardians, and children.
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