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Winter factors in Iowa

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.

Followed or applied (3)

CaseFollowedCited
In Re the Marriage of Wintergreen
iowa · 1974 · cited in 5 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2014–2021
2 sentences

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

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

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Marc Ruden v. Kyra Peachgreen
iowactapp · 2017 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
2 sentences

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.

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.

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In Re the Marriage of Bowengreen
iowa · 1974 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
2 sentences

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)).

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)).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Iowa. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (2)

CaseCitedYears
In Re the Marriage of Courtade green
iowactapp · 1996
1 sentence

2020We 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 .

12020–2020
In Re the Marriage of Hansen green
iowa · 2007
2 sentences

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)).

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)).

12020–2020

Statutes the citing opinions construe

IA § Iowa Code § 598.41 (5)

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Where else courts name it

IA 7 (2014–2021) MT 4 (2024–2025)

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