IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR POLK COUNTY
Equity case no. CDCD108090
Original Notice by Publication
Upon the Petition of
Magali Morales Villalba
and concerning
Hector Montolla Perez
Respondent
1. Information for Respondent Named Above
• Petitioner (the other parent) has filed a custody and visitation lawsuit naming you as Respondent.
• Petitioner's contact information during the custody and visitation case:
Stella J. Roederer
Solutions Law Iowa PLC
1451 E. Grand Ave.
Des Moines, IA 50316
stella@solutionslawiowa.com
515-244-6546
2. Respondent's Deadline for Filing a Response
You must file an Answer or a Motion with the clerk of court in the above county within 20 days after receiving this notice.
March 3, 2026
3. Instructions to Respondent Named Above
You must file an Answer or a Motion with the clerk of court in the above county within 20 days after the date provided above. If you do not respond, the court may enter a judgment against you giving Petitioner what he or she asked for in the Petition. You must register to eFile through the Iowa Judicial Branch website at https://www.iowacourts.state.ia.us/Efile/ and obtain a log in and password to file and view documents in your case and to receive service and notices from the court. For general rules and information on electronic filing, refer to the Iowa Court Rules Chapter 16, Iowa Rules of Electronic Procedure, available on the Iowa Judicial Branch website. For court rules on the Personal Privacy Protection in court filings, refer to Division VI of the Iowa Court Rules, Chapter 16.
Important Notice to Respondent
• You should talk to an attorney at once to protect your interests.
• If you choose not to have an attorney represent you in this matter, go to the Iowa Judicial Branch website for self-represented litigant information and family law forms.
If you need assistance to participate in court due to a disability, call the disability coordinator (information at http://www.iowacourts.gov). Persons who are hearing or speech impaired may call Relay Iowa TTY (1-800-735-2942). Disability coordinators cannot provide legal advice.
February 6, 13, 20 2026
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