Iowa Legal Aid
A resource for free legal help and information on civil law problems for eligible Iowans in every county of the state. High demand for free legal aid has made it necessary for offices in Johnson and Linn County to temporarily limit divorce and custody legal advice to victims of domestic violence. Nonetheless, if you have completed all of your legal documents, staff will make every effort to look them over when you walk in. *This information was current as of October 22, 2010. Circumstances may change. Call your local legal aid office for information about their policies.
Iowa Child Support Guidelines Calculator
This on-line calculator is not meant to be a substitute for the professional advice and assistance that a licensed, practicing attorney can provide. Proper calculation of child support is important, and there are critical factors that this on-line program does not take into account when calculating child support. Use this resource for purposes of estimation only. This calculator uses the 2011 tax code and the most current Child Support Guidelines for Iowa effective July 1st, 2009.
Family Counseling Referral List
Contact information for family counseling in the Iowa City/Coralville area.
Marriage Counseling Referral List
Contact information for marriage counseling in the Iowa City/Coralville area.
National Help Hotlines
Links and phone numbers for self-help organizations, health related information, youth and family issue help lines.
Children In the Middle
Support for adults raising children between two homes. The site provides links to services, as well as other helpful information.
For Information about a Children in the Middle class:
Completion of a Children in the Middle class is required for adults with minor aged children who have filed for divorce or have a custody dispute in the 6th Judicial District Court.
The 6th Judicial District is comprised of Linn, Johnson, Tama, Benton, Jones and Iowa counties.
For Information about a Mediation Education Class:
Completion of a Mediation Education Class is required for adults filing for divorce or engaged in a custody dispute in the 6th Judicial District Court.
Up To Parents
An interactive website for divorcing and divorced parents. In the Parents Corner under “Excellent Resources” you’ll find links and videos on a range of subjects including how to tell your children you’re divorcing, grief, grandparenting and mediation.
Association for Conflict Resolution
Iowa Association of Mediators
These associations promote the understanding and use of mediation. Both sites offer sections of “Frequently Asked Questions” (FAQ’s) to explain the mediation process.