Legal Question in Family Law in Iowa

My wife and I are filing for divorce. We two adult children who are in college so they are being supported. However, my wife and I already agree on the support for the kids. I will be supporting them. Since they are over 18, can we file as Dissolution of Marriage without Dependent Children in Iowa? This makes the forms a lot easier to file. As indicated, there are not disputes regarding the support of the kids. We are trying to file without an attorney. Thank you.


Asked on 9/02/16, 3:14 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert Luedeman solo practitioner

If they're in college and being supported by you, then they're likely dependents.

Filing a pro se dissolution when there are custody and property issues is one of the most ill advised things a person can do. That $750 you save may end up looking mighty small down the road and you'll have nobody to blame.

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Answered on 9/07/16, 6:09 am


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