In general, a teenage parents’ rights to their children are the same as any other parent, and the parent-child relationship is constitutionally protected. There is a presumption that a child’s best interests are best served by leaving the child in the care of the child’s parents. Read the full article here: https://www.oflaherty-law.com/learn-about-law/child-custody-for-teenage-parents-in-iowa

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