Divorce Law in Iowa
An online version of the Iowa Legal Aid community legal education booklet Divorce Law in Iowa (revised and reprinted November 2005).
By: Iowa Legal Aid
Limited Representation (Unbundled Legal Services)
Questions and answers about new rules changing how lawyers can provide services to clients.
By: Iowa Legal Aid
Questions and Answers About Divorce A two-page handout providing general information on divorce law in Iowa.
By: Iowa Legal Aid
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Children in the Middle
This overview written by "Children in the Middle" instructor Charlie Easterly describes how a program which became a state law in 1997 provides parents with information on children and divorce.
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Misconceptions About Common Law Marriage
Questions often arise about the legal rights of persons who are, or were, part of a couple, but who have not gone through a marriage ceremony. This resource looks at some misconceptions about common law marriage.
By: Iowa Legal Aid
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Common Law Marriage in Iowa
Under Iowa law, a woman and a man can marry by applying for a marriage license and having a ceremony or proceeding before a magistrate, judge or clergy. Marriage by common law is another way for a woman and a man to become husband and wife without a license, ceremony or any other type of formal proceeding.
By: Iowa Legal Aid
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Common Legal Terms
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An online glossary of legal terms from A to W
By: Iowa Judicial Branch
Going to Court Could Get Easier
It would be good if people had a lawyer whenever they needed one. But there has never been enough money to make this happen for low-income Iowans. This leaves a lot of people on their own. The Iowa State Bar Association and the Iowa Judges Association have accepted the recommendations of a joint task force. Proposed changes would help people who don?t have a lawyer.
By: Iowa Legal Aid
Internet Safety
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There are hundreds of ways that computers record everything you do on the computer or Internet.
By: Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence
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My Spouse Lied to the IRS and I Got the Bill!
Most of the time a husband and spouse filing a joint tax return are both held responsible for any tax debts that come from that tax return, called "Joint and Several Liability." This can become an issue when married couples separate.
By: Iowa Legal Aid
Recent Legislative Changes in Family Law
This resource is a summary of changes in Iowa law on Divorce and Custody Changes as well as Child Support.
By: Iowa Legal Aid
Resolving Family Law Problems Through Mediation
A divorce or custody action can take a long time. It can cost a lot of money and be very emotional and stressful for the family. Iowa courts have looked for other ways to resolve family law disputes.
By: Iowa Legal Aid
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Self-Help Divorce Forms
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If you do not have minor children and want to file a divorce without an attorney, you must use these forms from the Iowa Judicial Branch.
By: Iowa Judicial Branch
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