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Iowa Divorce Information

The following information is to provide a basic understanding of the various aspects of divorce in the State of Iowa.

You can get more specific information regarding Iowa divorce laws using the links provided to Iowa divorce laws or at your local library.

This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Before taking any action you should seek the advice of an attorney familiar with the laws in the state in which you will be seeking a divorce.

Every effort has been made to assure that the information contained in these pages is accurate however, due to the ever changing nature of the law some material may be outdated or may no longer apply.

Iowa Divorce Resources

Residency Requirements 1 year
Where to File The county in which either spouse resides
Grounds for Divorce Bigamy ( grounds for annulment )
Impotence
Insanity ( grounds for annulment )
Irreconcilable Differences or Irretrievable Breakdown
Voluntary or required mediation Yes
Voluntary or recommended CounselingNo
Property Distribution Iowa is an "equitable distribution" state. The court has full discretion to divide the real estate and all marital property, which includes pension benefits. Any inheritance or gifts received prior or during the marriage is not considered for distribution. A portion of the property may be set aside for child support. The following factors are generally considered: age and health, length of marriage, vocational skills, occupations, contributions in acquisitions, employability of spouses, and custody. Marital conduct is not a consideration in the division of any property.
Child Custody Custody is awarded with the best interests of the child or children in mind.

Uniform Child Custody Act: 1977
Is Joint Custody awarded? YES
Do Grandparents Have the Right to Visitation? YES
Are Child's Wishes Considered? YES
Child Support Either or both parents may be required to provide the support of maintenance, insurance, and education of the child. The following factors are generally considered: a child's need for contact with both parents, the joint responsibilities for the welfare of the child, the financial resources, cost of day care, and the standard of living the child would have otherwise enjoyed had not the divorce taken place.
Spousal Support Support can be awarded to either spouse. Past marital actions are not considered. Employment possibilities of the spouse tends to cause the greatest influence on the decision. Living conditions similar to those when marriage existed are attempted to be restored, until spouse can become financially independent.


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DISCLAIMER:
This information has been compiled directly from the most recently available statutes online for each state. Every effort has been made to assure that this information is correct and complete. Be aware that laws frequently change. Do not take any action based on this information without first consulting an attorney to be certain that the laws pertaining to your particular situation have not changed.

The language used in most cases on this page is legal terminology taken directly from the statutes and laws of each state. The terminology is not always easy to understand. If you are not sure of something you should consult an attorney so that you can fully understand the meaning of the laws.



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