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7 Iowa opinions name it 1 courts 2014–2021 1 in the last five years
The cases below were cited by Iowa courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.
| Case | Followed | Cited |
|---|---|---|
In Re the Marriage of Wintergreen2 sentences2021Iowa Code § 598.41 (3). 2 The Winter factors include: (1) The characteristics of [the] child[ren], including age, maturity, mental and physical health. (2) The emotional, social, moral, material, and education needs of the child[ren]. (3) The characteristics of each parent, including age, character, stability, mental and physical health. (4) The capacity and interest of each parent to provide for the emotional, social, moral, material, and educational needs of the child[ren]. (5) The interpersonal relationship between the child[ren] and each parent. (6) The interpersonal relationship between t 2021Iowa Code § 598.41 (3). 2 The Winter factors include: (1) The characteristics of [the] child[ren], including age, maturity, mental and physical health. (2) The emotional, social, moral, material, and education needs of the child[ren]. (3) The characteristics of each parent, including age, character, stability, mental and physical health. (4) The capacity and interest of each parent to provide for the emotional, social, moral, material, and educational needs of the child[ren]. (5) The interpersonal relationship between the child[ren] and each parent. (6) The interpersonal relationship between t | 2 | 5 |
Marc Ruden v. Kyra Peachgreen2 sentences2020He asserts he is in a better position to supervise and protect L.W. in the long term. 8 In determining physical care, we consider the factors in Iowa Code section 598.41(3) (2017),3 as well as the Winter factors.4 See Iowa Code § 600B.40(2); Ruden v. Peach, 904 N.W.2d 410, 414 (Iowa Ct. App. 2017); see also Winter, 223 N.W.2d at 166–67. 3 Some of the relevant statutory factors include: a. 2020He asserts he is in a better position to supervise and protect L.W. in the long term. 8 In determining physical care, we consider the factors in Iowa Code section 598.41(3) (2017),3 as well as the Winter factors.4 See Iowa Code § 600B.40(2); Ruden v. Peach, 904 N.W.2d 410, 414 (Iowa Ct. App. 2017); see also Winter, 223 N.W.2d at 166–67. 3 Some of the relevant statutory factors include: a. | 1 | 1 |
In Re the Marriage of Bowengreen2 sentences2020When resolving physical care issues, we do not look to “perceived fairness” for the parents, but “what is best for the child[ren].” Hansen, 733 N.W.2d at 695 ; see also Winter, 223 N.W.2d at 166 (“It is not a matter of reward or punishment.” (quoting In re Marriage of Bowen, 219 N.W.2d 683, 687 (Iowa 1974)). 2020When resolving physical care issues, we do not look to “perceived fairness” for the parents, but “what is best for the child[ren].” Hansen, 733 N.W.2d at 695 ; see also Winter, 223 N.W.2d at 166 (“It is not a matter of reward or punishment.” (quoting In re Marriage of Bowen, 219 N.W.2d 683, 687 (Iowa 1974)). | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
|---|---|---|
| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Iowa. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
|---|---|---|
In Re the Marriage of Courtade
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1 sentence2020We commend Catherine for the progress she has made, but conclude placement of the child in Ricardo’s physical care is “most likely to bring the child to healthy physical, mental, and social maturity.” See Courtade, 560 N.W.2d at 38 . | 1 | 2020–2020 |
In Re the Marriage of Hansen
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2 sentences2020When resolving physical care issues, we do not look to “perceived fairness” for the parents, but “what is best for the child[ren].” Hansen, 733 N.W.2d at 695 ; see also Winter, 223 N.W.2d at 166 (“It is not a matter of reward or punishment.” (quoting In re Marriage of Bowen, 219 N.W.2d 683, 687 (Iowa 1974)). 2020When resolving physical care issues, we do not look to “perceived fairness” for the parents, but “what is best for the child[ren].” Hansen, 733 N.W.2d at 695 ; see also Winter, 223 N.W.2d at 166 (“It is not a matter of reward or punishment.” (quoting In re Marriage of Bowen, 219 N.W.2d 683, 687 (Iowa 1974)). | 1 | 2020–2020 |
Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.
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