SF 514: Relating to temporary orders of child custody in dissolution proceedings

What it does

This bill relates to temporary orders of child custody during dissolution proceedings. The bill provides that unless a rebuttable presumption exists against awarding physical care to one of the parties, the court shall award temporary joint physical care of the child to both parties during the pendency of the custody proceeding. If the court finds, by a preponderance of the evidence, that joint physical care is inappropriate, the court is required to cite the reasons for its decision.

House subcommittee · named March 25, 2025

• Rep. Steven C. Holt (R) · steven.holt@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Beth Wessel-Kroeschell (D) · beth.wessel-kroeschell@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Skyler Wheeler (R) · skyler.wheeler@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 9 for, 2 against

For: Iowa Faith and Freedom Coalition; IowaFathers; Personal Interest-Stacey Schnuckel; Personal Interest-Troy Tech; Reforging Families; Steve Krug; The Family Leader; The Family Leader Foundation; VALOR Iowa

Against: Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence; Iowa Integrated Health Planning and Advisory Council

In plain words

1. March 5, 2025Filed in the Senate
2. March 5, 2025Approved by the Senate committee
3. March 18, 2025Passed the Senate, 35–13
4. March 18, 2025Arrived in the House
5. March 25, 2025House subcommittee named: Holt, Wessel-Kroeschell and Wheeler
6. April 1, 2025Subcommittee recommended passing it
7. April 2, 2025Approved by the House committee
8. April 2, 2025Committee vote: 20–0