I thought Iowa has a presumed joint physical custody law.
Iowa Statute 598.41(5)(a)
I thought Iowa has a presumed joint physical custody law.
Iowa Statute 598.41(5)(a)
The statute states that JPC may be awarded to both parents or one. It does NOT say that joint physical is automatic.I thought Iowa has a presumed joint physical custody law.
Iowa Statute 598.41(5)(a)
5. Joint physical care may be in the best interest of the child, but joint legal custody does not require joint physical care. When the court determines such action would be in the best interest of the child and would preserve the relationship between each parent and the child, joint physical care may be awarded to both joint custodial parents or physical care may be awarded to one joint custodial parent. If one joint custodial parent is awarded physical care, the parent responsible for providing physical care shall support the other parent's relationship with the child. Physical care awarded to one parent does not affect the other parent's rights and responsibilities as a joint legal custodian of the child. Rights and responsibilities as joint legal custodian of the child include, but are not limited to, equal participation in decisions affecting the child's legal status, medical care, education, extracurricular activities, and religious instruction.