Iowa Divorce Forms & Papers

There is no residency requirement for the spouse filing the dissolution of marriage papers as long as the defendant spouse is a resident of Iowa and was personally served with the dissolution of marriage papers. Otherwise, there is a one year residency requirement. Additionally, there is a 90 day waiting period prior to the dissolution of marriage becoming final. The dissolution of marriage may be filed in a county where either spouse resides. [Iowa Code Annotated; Sections 598.2 and 598.6]. For more information on filing divorce see our page on how to file for divorce.

The one and only no-fault ground for divorce in Iowa is: Breakdown of the marriage relationship to the extent that the legitimate objects of matrimony have been destroyed and there remains no reasonable likelihood that the marriage can be preserved. [Iowa Code Annotated; Sections 598.5 and 598.17].

USE THESE WORDS IN THE COURT DOCUMENTS FOR IOWA

Use these exact words, all in capital letters: IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF FOR THE COUNTY OF , IOWA
Use these exact words, all in capital letters: PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE
Use the word "Petitioner'. Be sure the "P" is capitalized.
Use the word "Respondent". Be sure the "R" is capitalized.
Use these exact words, all in capital letters: DECREE OF DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE
Use the word "County" here.

For detailed divorce laws in Iowa state, please see Iowa Divorce Laws page.

Free Iowa Divorce Forms for Download

Following divorce forms are free for download. Most of the forms are provided with instructions on how to fill the form. To download any of these divorce papers and forms just right click on the link and select "Save As...".