In the case that the parents cannot care for a child, another person, many times family members or friends, can ask a court to grant them legal authority, or guardianship to take care of a child and make decisions for them. Read the full article here: https://www.oflaherty-law.com/learn-about-law/updates-to-iowas-guardianship-laws-for-minors

For decades, minor guardianship proceedings have been governed by Iowa’s Probate Act. Beginning January 1, 2020, new law went into effect for guardianships. The new law is the “Iowa Minor Guardianship Proceedings Act.” This law imposes significantly more regulations and requirements for people seeking to become guardians of minors. It also offers additional protections for biological parents, proposed guardians and, most importantly, children.

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