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Iowa Code § 600A.3 (2026)

Exclusivity

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1. Termination of parental rights shall be accomplished only according to the provisions of this chapter. However, termination of parental rights between an adult child and the child’s parents may be accomplished by a decree of adoption establishing a new parent-child relationship. 2. If a proceeding held under this chapter involves an Indian child as defined in section 232B.3 and the proceeding is subject to the Iowa Indian child welfare Act under chapter 232B, the proceeding and other actions taken in connection with the proceeding or this chapter shall comply with chapter 232B. In any proceeding held or action taken under this chapter involving an Indian child, the applicable requirements of the federal Adoption and Safe Families Act of 1997, Pub. L. No. 105-89, shall be applied to the proceeding or action in a manner that complies with chapter 232B and the federal Indian Child Welfare Act, Pub. L. No. 95-608. [C66, 71, 73, 75, §232.40; C77, 79, 81, §600A.3] 2003 Acts, ch 153, §17; 2014 Acts, ch 1026, §126; 2018 Acts, ch 1041, §127

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Notes of Decisions
Cited in 17 cases (2 in the last 5 years), 1982–2023 · leading case: Marcia E. Roll v. Russell L. Newhall, 888 N.W.2d 422 (Iowa 2016).
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Marcia E. Roll v. Russell L. Newhall, 888 N.W.2d 422 (Iowa 2016). · cites it 9× “Iowa Code § 600A.3 (2014) (“[Tjermmation of parental rights between an adult child and the child’s parents may be accom *426 plished by a decree of adoption establishing a new parent-child relationship.”
In the Interest of Q.G. & W.G., Minor Child., 911 N.W.2d 761 (Iowa 2018). · cites it 2× “cites Iowa Code section 600A.3, which provides "[t]ermination of parental rights shall be accomplished only according to the provisions of this chapter.”
In the Interest of B.G.C., 496 N.W.2d 239 (Iowa 1993). · cites it 4× “1229, § 3 (now Iowa Code § 600A.3). The intention of the legislature to link the termination provisions of chapter 600 and 600A is apparent from the fact that the same 1976 Act that made chapter 600A the exclusive vehicle for termination also amended the adoption statute, ch.”
Cheryl Albaugh v. The Reserve, 930 N.W.2d 676 (Iowa 2019). · cites it 2× “1(2), (11), (12), so can facilities offer uncertified nursing care? 30 Further, there is no exclusivity provision in the retirement facilities statute. By contrast, numerous other parts of the Code contain exclusivity provisions.”
In Re the Marriage of Gallagher, 539 N.W.2d 479 (Iowa 1995). · cites it 4× “Clearly, the result of the pending dissolution case will not be effective to terminate the natural father's parental rights.”
In the Interest of G.A., 826 N.W.2d 125 (Iowa Ct. App. 2012). “1 explains that the best interests of the child are paramount and outlines the factors a court should consider to determine whether a parent has affirmatively assumed the duties of parenthood: This chapter shall be construed liberally.”
In the Interest of E.J.R., 400 N.W.2d 531 (Iowa 1987). · cites it 2× “We start with Iowa Code section 600A.3 (1985) which provides that termination of parental rights “shall be accomplished only according to the provisions of this chapter.”
State Ex Rel. Perkins v. Perkins, 325 N.W.2d 764 (Iowa Ct. App. 1982). · cites it 2× “Iowa Code § 600A.3. II. Appellant State of Iowa also contends that the termination order did not terminate Dennis’ support obligation.”
In The Interest Of P.l., Minor Child, O.l.-v., Father, 778 N.W.2d 33 (Iowa 2010). “§ 600A.3. Chapter 600A did not distinguish between terminations in anticipation of a private adoption or terminations by the State after a juvenile court made a finding that a child was in need of assistance.”
Amended March 7, 2017 Marcia E. Roll v. Russell L. Newhall (Iowa 2016). · cites it 9× “Iowa Code § 600A.3 (2014) (“[T]ermination of parental rights between an adult child and the child’s parents may be accomplished by a decree of adoption establishing a new parent-child relationship.”
In the Interest of F.E.Z., 434 N.W.2d 912 (Iowa Ct. App. 1988). · cites it 10× “This section is entitled “Exclusivity” and states in relevant portion: “Termination of parental rights shall be accomplished only according to the provisions of this chapter.”
In the Interest of L.H., Minor Child, S.M., Mother, J.H., Father (Iowa Ct. App. 2017). · cites it 2× “was older than six months at the time of the termination hearing, section 600A.3(8)(b) provides: If the child is six months of age or older when the termination hearing is held, a parent is deemed to have abandoned the child unless the parent maintains substantial and continuous…”
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— Iowa Code § 600A.3(1) — 1 case
Cheryl Albaugh v. The Reserve, 930 N.W.2d 676 (Iowa 2019). “1(2), (11), (12), so can facilities offer uncertified nursing care? 30 Further, there is no exclusivity provision in the retirement facilities statute. By contrast, numerous other parts of the Code contain exclusivity provisions.”
— Iowa Code § 600A.3(8)(b) — 2 cases
In the Interest of L.H., Minor Child, S.M., Mother, J.H., Father (Iowa Ct. App. 2017). “was older than six months at the time of the termination hearing, section 600A.3(8)(b) provides: If the child is six months of age or older when the termination hearing is held, a parent is deemed to have abandoned the child unless the parent maintains substantial and continuous…”
In the Interest of M.J.W., Minor Child, C.W., Father, B.G., Mother (Iowa Ct. App. 2017).
— Iowa Code § 600A.3(b) — 1 case
In the Interest of N.C., Minor Child (Iowa Ct. App. 2022).
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