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When it comes to custody and visitation rights in Iowa, it's crucial to understand that the "best interests of the child" is the paramount concern. Here's a breakdown of key points:

General Principles:

Best Interest of the Child:
- Iowa courts prioritize arrangements that maximize the child's ongoing physical and emotional contact with both parents, unless it's deemed unsafe.
No Gender Bias:
- Iowa law does not favor mothers over fathers. Both parents have equal rights.
Legal Custody:
- This involves the right to make major decisions about the child's life (education, medical care, etc.).
- It can be sole (one parent) or joint (both parents).
Physical Care:
- This refers to where the child lives.
- It can be primary (one parent) or joint (shared between parents).

Key Considerations:

Unmarried Parents:
- If parents are unmarried, the mother typically has sole custody until paternity is established.
- Once paternity is established, the father can seek custody or visitation rights.
Court Factors:
- Courts consider various factors when determining custody and visitation, including:
  - Each parent's ability to care for the child.
  - The child's needs and wishes (depending on age and maturity).
  - The parents' ability to communicate.
  - Any history of domestic abuse.
  - the safety of the child.
Visitation:
- Visitation schedules are designed to allow the non-custodial parent to maintain a relationship with the child.
- Supervised visitation may be ordered in cases of safety concerns.

Where to find more information:

Iowa Judicial Branch:
- Provides resources and information on child custody:
  - iowacourts.gov
Iowa Legal Aid:
- provides legal information for those that qualify.
  - iowalegalaid.org
WomensLaw.org:
- Provides legal information about custody.
  - womenslaw.org

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