To file for divorce in Iowa, either you or your spouse must have lived in the state of Iowa for at least ONE YEAR immediately before the filing for divorce. This is one of the most strict time frames in the country. The law makes it clear that neither you nor your spouse can file for divorce unless you have lived in Iowa for at least a year.
Not all of the following forms will be required in every case. Also, the clerk of court may request additional forms not listed below.
To initiate a divorce with minor children, you will need some or all of the following Iowa divorce forms and instructions:
- Iowa Petition For Dissolution of Marriage With Children
- Iowa Cover Sheet For Petition For Dissolution of Marriage With Children
- Iowa Confidential Information Form
- Iowa Original Notice For Personal Service
- Iowa Directions For Service of Original Notice
- Iowa Affidavit of Service of Original Notice and Petition For Dissolution of Marriage
- Iowa Protected Information Disclosure
- Iowa Joint Written Statement About Paternity
- Iowa Financial Affidavit For Dissolution of Marriage With Children
- Iowa Settlement Agreement For Dissolution of Marriage With Children
- Iowa Agreed Parenting Plan – Uncontested
- Iowa Proposed Parenting Plan
To initiate a divorce with no minor children, you will need some or all of the following Iowa divorce forms and instructions:
- Iowa Petition For Dissolution of Marriage With No Minor or Dependent Adult Children
- Iowa Cover Sheet For Petition For Dissolution of Marriage With No Minor or Dependent Adult Children
- Iowa Confidential Information Form – No Children
- Iowa Original Notice For Personal Service – No Children
- Iowa Directions For Service of Original Notice – No Children
- Iowa Protected Information Disclosure – No Children
- Iowa Affidavit of Service of Original Notice and Petition For Dissolution of Marriage With No Minor or Dependent Adult Children
- Iowa Financial Affidavit For Dissolution of Marriage With No Minor or Dependent Adult Children
- Iowa Settlement Agreement For Dissolution of Marriage With No Minor or Dependent Adult Children
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