by Daniel Willems | May 30, 2021 | Adoption, Family Law
Updated. Originally published Apr 12, 2019. Iowa has four types of adoption: International, private domestic, foster care and step parent adoption. The type of adoption you choose depends on how you want to adopt and the age of the child. While children of all ages...
by Daniel Willems | Dec 11, 2018 | Adoption, Family Law
Step-parent adoption in Iowa is a fairly straightforward process, especially with the assistance of an experienced family law attorney. Adopting your step-child can be a time of joy for both the child and new parent, providing security and stability to the whole...
by Daniel Willems | Oct 14, 2018 | Adoption, Child Custody, Divorce, Family Law
What is Family Law? Family Law is an area of legal practice that focuses on family relationships. You will work with a family law attorney in the case of divorce, child custody or visitation rights, adoption, emancipation or paternity. The most common cases seen in...
by Daniel Willems | Apr 30, 2018 | Adoption, Family Law
Choosing to adopt can be one of the most rewarding decisions you’ll ever make. However, the adoption process can be long and overwhelming if you choose to do it without a family law attorney. In this article, you’ll discover why you should partner with an...
by Daniel Willems | Feb 26, 2018 | Adoption, Family Law
While the traditional American family may be made up of a mom, dad and kids, adoption laws in Iowa allow for people age 21 or older to adopt regardless of their marital status. This means that unmarried adults have the legal right to adopt. However, as an unmarried...
