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Iowa Legal Requirements for Divorce


Explanation of Chart and More Information on Requirements for Divorce

Code Section598.6, 17, 19
Residency RequirementsUnless respondent is a resident and given personal service, petitioner must have been resident for last year.
Waiting Period90 days after service of original notice (time may be shortened by court in emergency).
'No Fault' Grounds for DivorceIrretrievable breakdown.
Defenses to a Divorce Filing-
Other Grounds for DivorceIrretrievable breakdown.

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