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What’s the Role of a Guardian Ad Litem in Custody Disputes? December 10, 2021

It’s a fact of life that not all marriages become happily ever after. When a marriage doesn’t work, many couples can still come to an agreement on the issues of their divorce such as child custody . When they cannot negotiate a settlement, the former couple may end up in ...

What’s the Role of a Guardian Ad Litem in Custody Disputes? December 10, 2021
It’s a fact of life that not all marriages become happily ever after. When a marriage doesn’t work, many couples can still come to an agreement on the issues of their divorce such as child custody . ...
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Do Child Support Obligations End at Age 18? November 12, 2021
Supporting and raising a child remains the responsibility of both parents, even after their divorce. Iowa believes in putting the best interests of the child first and protecting the standard of ...
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Can I Stay Legally Separated Indefinitely? September 27, 2021
Most states in the U.S. recognize legal separation, but it should not be thought of as a light version of divorce. The process can be just as emotionally difficult as divorce. The questions that must ...
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Does Common Law Provide Same Rights as Traditional Marriage? September 14, 2021
The way the term is used so frequently in popular culture, you might think that common-law marriage is, well, common. In truth, the concept is not legally recognized by most U.S. states. The nine ...
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Is Iowa a Community Property State? August 13, 2021
How Is Property Divided During a Divorce? Iowa is not a community property state; it is an equitable distribution state. This means that when a couple is divorcing, their shared property must be ...
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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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