Iowa Family Court Mediation

Custody & Visitation · Iowa · Free

Court-annexed mediation is mandatory in most contested Iowa custody cases before trial. Mediators do not impose decisions; they help mothers and the other parent draft a written parenting plan covering school, holidays, transportation, and dispute resolution. The judicial branch coordinator at 515-281-5911 can match families with a roster mediator and explain the sliding-scale fee structure.

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Address: Statewide Service

Phone: 515-281-5911

Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm

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