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When considering getting a divorce in Iowa there are five steps to take that you need to know about. A lot of people wonder what paperwork they will need to get a divorce in Iowa or how fast can they get a divorce in Iowa.
There are several ways that a divorce can be resolved. In this article, we will explain the differences between collaborative divorce and cooperative divorce in Iowa. When divorcing parties decide on a collaborative divorce, they each hire their own attorney and meet one-on-one to discuss any disputes and what they hope to accomplish.A signed Participation Agreement is required by both parties and their attorneys. This commits them to the collaborative divorce process where they will attempt to avoid litigation by resolving their issues through cooperation and transparency. The agreement also states that should an agreement not come to terms, both parties must hire new attorneys to represent them in court.
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When considering getting a divorce in Iowa there are five steps to take that you need to know about. A lot of people wonder what paperwork they will need to get a divorce in Iowa or how fast can they get a divorce in Iowa.
Most people are aware of the statistic that 50% of first marriages end in divorce. But have you ever stopped and wondered what causes this seemingly high rate of divorce? While there is no set answer to this question, there are some top reasons for divorce seen again and again by attorneys.
Spouses going through a divorce may wonder whether an affair by either spouse will affect the divorce. This article will discuss:
In Iowa there are two types of orders, criminal protective orders and civil protective orders. Criminal protective orders are only used in criminal court proceedings involving people accused of domestic violence that have not yet had their trials occur. Individuals cannot seek to have a criminal protective order issued on their own. Civil protection orders are available for individuals who are concerned that they could be abused.
Iowa Code chapter 598.41 is the primary Iowa custody statute. In Iowa, there are two kinds of custody: legal custody and physical custody. Legal custody is the ability to make decisions for the child, such as education, religion, health care, and whether the child will participate in extracurricular activities. Physical custody (also called physical placement) is where the child lives and meets their day-to-day needs.
In this article, we explain Iowa child custody law and answer the questions “what does it mean to have legal custody of a child?”, “how do Iowa courts determine child custody?”, “what are the different types of custody in Iowa?”, “how is “joint legal custody” or “sole legal custody” determined in Iowa?”, “do we need a court order if parents agree on custody in Iowa?”, “what if one parent denies visitation of the other parent?”, “who pays child support to whom?”, “what if I disagree with my child support calculation?”, “am I required to pay medical expenses for my child?”, “where do I send child support payments in Iowa?” and “how are child support orders enforced in Iowa?”.
In this article, we discuss this important difference through answering the questions below:
Family mediation is becoming favored in divorce proceedings. Divorce mediation allows each party to voice their wishes and be involved in the outcome of the divorce. Divorce can be an emotional time, and mediation can be very empowering for parties to a divorce because they are ultimately the deciders on their own personal matters.
In this article, we will discuss the meaning of mediation and recent changes to mediation laws in Iowa as of 2021. We cover the following questions:
Mediation allows opposing parties to meet and negotiate in a neutral setting. A trained mediator often sits in to ensure discussions are fair and productive. Mediation is private, confidential, and incredibly effective. Mediation can be used to resolve issues surrounding a divorce such as child custody, child support, spousal maintenance, and division of assets and liabilities.
When getting a divorce, the issue of gifted property often arises. If one party is personally gifted something such as jewelry and they are the only ones who were intended to have it and use it, does it remain theirs after a divorce? What if there is a gift given to both parties, who gets it following a divorce? What if the gift is something significant, such as a home or vehicle, and both parties use it? This article will provide an analysis of Iowa law and answer these questions on the division of gifted property in Iowa divorces.
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