Legal Question in Family Law in Iowa

I have been in a relationship for 12 years and now I have been told to move out. Do I have a right to half of everything and is there a common law in Iowa.


Asked on 2/11/10, 10:52 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert Luedeman solo practitioner

Being in a relationship is not the same thing as a common law marriage. You would have to go to court to prove that you were a common law spouse. Even if you were married you would not be entitled to "half of everything" because Iowa is an equitable distribution state.

Read more
Answered on 2/16/10, 11:18 am


Related Questions & Answers

More Family Law, Divorce, Child Custody and Adoption questions and answers in Iowa