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Before you start completing your uncontested divorce forms with us,
please read all the requirements for Iowa divorce. Make
sure that your situation matches all the requirements.
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Requirements for Iowa divorce
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Residency Requirements:
There is no residency requirement for the filing spouse if the
responding spouse is a resident of Iowa and has been personally served
with the petition for dissolution of marriage. Otherwise there is a
one-year residency requirement. In addition, there is a 90-day waiting
period prior to the dissolution of marriage becoming final.
Legal Separation:
Legal separation can only be grounded on irretrievable breakdown of
the marriage.
General Divorce Procedure:
There are no simplified divorce procedures in Iowa. Both spouses must
file financial affidavits with the petition for dissolution of marriage.
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Grounds for Iowa Divorce:
The only ground for dissolution of marriage in the
state of Iowa is the irretrievable breakdown of the marriage.
Mediation or Counseling:
If the court determines the need for mediation, or if either spouse
requests counseling, the court will order it for up to 60 days.
Where to file for divorce:
In the county where either spouse resides.
Title of Divorce action:
Petition for Dissolution of Marriage.
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Rights to Maiden Name:
The wife may restore her former name upon request.
Go to "Change Name" service
Filing Fees:
Court filing fees are in addition. Please check with your local
courthouse to determine the exact amount.
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* Related Uncontested Divorce News
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