Polk County, Iowa Family Court
 

Urbandale, Iowa 50322

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Where To File for Child Custody in Polk County, Iowa

In Polk County, child custody is handled by the Polk County District Court

NAME OF COURT

Polk County District Court

COURT WEBSITE ADDRESS

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COURT PHONE NUMBER

General Info: 515-286-3772


COURTHOUSE ADDRESS

500 Mulberry Street 
Room 212 
Des Moines, IA  50309

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COURTHOUSE HOURS

Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. excluding court holidays.

COURTHOUSE CHILDCARE

No Childcare Available


Polk County Child Custody Forms & Fees

Iowa Child Custody Forms Used in Polk County

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Polk County Child Custody Forms

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Family Court Fee

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If you can't afford the filing fees, you may file an "Application to Defer Costs" with the court clerk and the judge will decide whether to postpone your fees.


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Get Help With Iowa Child Custody

Before you file legal papers, take some time to familiarize yourself with the resouces offered by your local court. Most courts now offer at least some materials and forms to help you understand and manage your child custody case. Even if you plan to work with a lawyer, it's smart to do some research before you turn things over. When you're ready to find a lawyer, the resources below can help you locate a child custody attorney near you.

Polk County Family Court Self-Help Materials

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Iowa Resources for Making a Parenting Plan

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Polk County Free or Low Cost Legal Help

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Polk County Child Custody Lawyers


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