Family Law Newsletter

What Determines Alimony in Iowa? July 29, 2021

Is Alimony Required in Iowa? The purpose of alimony (also referred to as spousal support or spousal maintenance) is to provide the individual awarded alimony the necessary financial support they need ...

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Co-Parenting During COVID: Vaccination Disputes June 14, 2021

What Age Groups Are Eligible for the COVID Vaccine? Recently, the Pfizer- COVID vaccine was made available to children 12 to 15 (previously, the Pfizer vaccine was only available to those who were 16 ...

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Co-Parenting When Your Child Goes Away to College May 14, 2021

Are you preparing for your child to go off to college for the first time? As summer approaches, many young adults are making the exciting decision of which university they will attend, and families ...

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Can I File for an Uncontested Divorce in Iowa? April 13, 2021

With recent high-profile news on Kim Kardashian and Kanye West agreeing to divorce terms , there has been renewed interest in how the uncontested divorce process works. We are often asked if Iowa ...

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Do Mothers Always Get Primary Custody in Iowa? March 23, 2021

Contrary to popular belief, mothers are not automatically given primary custody in Iowa. The Iowa courts recognize that fathers play just as important a role in their children's lives as mothers do. ...

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How Long Does It Take to Get Divorced in Iowa? February 23, 2021

Divorcing is never an easy process, and even in the best of circumstances, it can take time. Depending on the nature of your divorce, it can take as little as 90 days. However, if you are dealing with ...

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