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SF 514

A bill for an act relating to temporary orders of child custody in dissolution proceedings.

2025-2026 Regular Session

Iowa bill modifies temporary custody order procedures in divorces, adjusting court standards for interim child custody determinations during dissolution proceedings.

Rereferred to Judiciary.
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Bill Summary · SF 514

Legislative bill overview

SF 514 modifies Iowa law governing temporary child custody orders issued during divorce and dissolution proceedings. The bill adjusts the procedures, standards, or criteria courts use when making interim custody determinations before final divorce decrees are entered.

Why is this important

Temporary custody orders directly affect children and families during the often-lengthy dissolution process, determining living arrangements, parental access, and decision-making authority while cases are pending. Changes to these procedures can significantly impact case timelines, judicial workload, and the stability families experience during legal proceedings.

Potential points of contention

  • Burden of proof standards: Whether the bill raises, lowers, or clarifies evidentiary requirements for obtaining temporary custody orders, potentially affecting which parent prevails in contested situations
  • Parental rights and gender considerations: How the bill addresses allegations that custody standards inadvertently favor one parent over another, or whether it accounts for equal parenting frameworks
  • Judicial discretion vs. statutory requirements: Whether modifications limit judicial flexibility to address individual family circumstances or create rigid, one-size-fits-all standards

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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