How is alimony determined in Iowa?
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How is alimony determined in Iowa?
The duration of payments is determined by a judge in Iowa family court. Alimony length is usually based on length of marriage – one commonly used standard for alimony duration is that 1 year of alimony is paid every three years of marriage (however, this is not always the case in every state or with every judge).
How do I get a divorce in Iowa without a lawyer?
If you want to file for divorce or are responding to a divorce your spouse has filed without using an attorney, you must use the forms in chapter 17 of the Iowa Court Rules. The forms are available free of charge on this website.
How is Iowa child support calculated?
Generally support will be based on the combined net monthly incomes of both parents. Based on that combined income amount, a total amount of monthly child support is found on the Schedule. You need to figure out the portion of the combined income of both parents that is from the noncustodial parent.
Why is child support based on income?
The child support income of both parents is used to calculate their child support assessment. A parent’s share of the parents’ combined child support income indicates the share of the costs of the child they are responsible to meet. This is an ‘income shares’ approach and treats both parents’ incomes in the same way.
What age can a child decide which parent to live with in Iowa?
18
How far can a parent move with joint custody in Iowa?
For the other parent, that could in essence mean losing their child. Iowa law addresses that by considering a move of 150 miles to be a material change in circumstances, which justifies a Petition to Modify custody and physical care.
