Divorce Settlement Agreement Template - Iowa

Iowa Divorce Settlement Agreement: What Is It?

When undergoing a divorce, you may most likely be required to file an Iowa Divorce Settlement Agreement as part of the documents required by the District Court in your local county. Individuals going through a divorce can find it very difficult and it is an extremely personal and sensitive process to experience. The last thing you want to do is have to worry about the documental and practical side of the process.

Alternate Names:

• Iowa Marital Settlement Agreement;
• Iowa Divorce Agreement.

The main advantage of this agreement is that it records and keeps a written record of any arrangements that the two spouses made to each other and their children. Such arrangements often describe:

• Providing financial support for a former spouse (alimony);
• Providing financial support for minors, if the marriage also resulted in children;
• Parents need to discuss and determine the custodial rights of each parent in regards to the child(ren);
• All assets including vehicles, finances, and properties that were achieved during the marriage of the two individuals must be delegated in an appropriate manner.

If you consider these arrangements and determine how responsibilities will be shared before you file for divorce, you will speed up the process which usually takes at least 90 days. Both individuals should also show their overall financial income, taking into account all modes of income.

An Iowa Divorce Settlement Agreement template can be downloaded by clicking the link below.