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Iowa Code § 600B.7 (2026)

Proceedings to establish paternity

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Proceedings to establish paternity and to compel support by the father may be brought in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. They shall not be exclusive of other proceedings that may be available on principles of law and equity. [C27, 31, 35, §12667-a7; C39, §12667.07; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §675.7] C93, §600B.7 See also chapters 252A, 252F, 252K

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Notes of Decisions
Cited in 7 cases (3 in the last 5 years), 1998–2024 · leading case: Callender v. Skiles, 591 N.W.2d 182 (Iowa 1999).
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Callender v. Skiles, 591 N.W.2d 182 (Iowa 1999). · cites it 12× “" Iowa Code § 600B.7. This section, however, does not help Charles.”
Heidbreder v. Carton, 645 N.W.2d 355 (Minn. 2002). · cites it 2× “See Iowa Code § 600B.7 (2001). A birth mother may commence a paternity action during the pregnancy.”
Treimer v. Lett, 587 N.W.2d 622 (Iowa Ct. App. 1998). · cites it 8× “Iowa Code § 600B.7 (emphasis added). Rodney is Jena's biological father and those rights have not been previously terminated.”
In re Marriage of Frazier (Iowa 2024). · cites it 2× “§ 600B.7 (providing that actions involving custody and care of children born out of wedlock shall be based “on principles of law and equity”).”
In re Marriage of Frazier (Iowa 2024). · cites it 2× “§ 600B.7 (providing that actions involving custody and care of children born out of wedlock shall be based “on principles of law and equity”).”
Austin Patrick Shephard v. Breck Christina Briley (Iowa Ct. App. 2024). · cites it 2× “See Iowa Code §§ 600B.7, .40 (2017). In July 2018, the district court ordered joint legal custody but placed their daughter in Briley’s physical care with only visitation for Shepherd.”
In the Interest of C.L. & S.L., Minor Child., R.L., Father (Iowa Ct. App. 2015). · cites it 2× “, Iowa Code § 600B.7 (proceeding to establish paternity).”
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