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Iowa Separation Agreement

An Iowa separation agreement is a legal document used by couples who no longer wish to live together to establish terms regarding property division, spousal support, child visitation, and other related matters without going through a divorce proceeding. In Iowa, separation agreements are sometimes called petitions for separate maintenance.
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Updated June 05, 2024

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Is a Separation Agreement Legal in Iowa?

Yes, couples in Iowa may use separation agreements to settle matters including child support and division of property.[1]

Legal Separation Requirements

  • Filing Fee: $265
  • Residency: If the non-petitioning party is a resident of Indiana, then the petition may be filed at any time; if not, the petitioner must have been a resident for at least a year.[2]
  • Where to File: At the Judicial District court where the petition is located.

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Sources

  1. § 598.28
  2. § 598.5