Legal Question in Family Law in Iowa

My wife left me about a month ago and basically just left me with the house. Now she is filing for divorce and of course she wants half of everything. Isn't it considered property abandonment if she just picks up and leaves like that? Or, since we're actually still married is she entitled to half still? I've been told a million different things and wanted to know the truth. Thanks - Andy


Asked on 9/10/09, 2:34 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert Luedeman solo practitioner

It's not property abandonment. Iowa is an equitable distribution state which means that both sides submit financials and an agreement is reached-that or else the court divides up the property as it sees fit.

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Answered on 9/10/09, 4:48 pm


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