Child Welfare Services

The Law Shop provides private representation and/or professional guidance in Iowa for parents, children, and others in the following types of child welfare matters:

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Child in Need of Assistance (CINA)

Parent, child, or intervenor representation in a state action involving the legal parents of minor child based upon alleged abuse or neglect of a minor child. Goal of action is reunification of child with parent(s).

Termination of Parental Rights (state action)

Parent representation in defense of a state action to terminate the legal rights of such parent based upon the best interests of minor child and satisfaction of specified factors.

Juvenile Appeal

Action seeking to have specified actions of the district court considered by an appellate court.

"When I met Amy, I knew I had found the right person to handle my divorce. Not only was she compassionate but she was honest - I could trust her to give it to me straight. At the same time, she looked into all of my concerns through the lens of the law, logic and love. She kept me grounded during a time that was chaotic. And we were able to stay focused on what mattered most - my kids." – Jenny
Amy I wanted to take a minute and let you know how AMAZING you and your team were in one of the scariest, uncertain, overwhelming time in my life. Over and over again you and your team processed with me, talked me off the ledge, informed me, let me vent, gave me a hug, I could go on and on. But bottom line you took care of everything. You all aren't just a "firm" or "attorneys" you are loving, caring, supportive and so many other things wrapped into one. I am thankfully blessed and continue to be by you and your team. Thank you doesn't seem like enough. But me and my boys will forever be grateful for you and your team. Hugs and much love, Kelly
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I am so happy I chose Amy to help me work through my divorce. She made this unknown process to me VERY manageable and “made it all happen” when I didn’t have a clue as to where to even begin. Amy has a warm and welcoming personality that made me feel really important, not just a paying client but a person who she truly had a big heart to help!! She wanted to hear my story and made sure to give me hugs when she knew I needed them! – Erica