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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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