INSTRUCTIONS: APPROVED IOWA COURT FORMS & INSTRUCTIONS FOR A RESPONDENT IN A DIVORCE THAT DOES NOT INVOLVE MINOR OR DEPENDENT CHILDREN (Packet)

If your spouse files a petition of divorce against you in Iowa and there are no children involved, you can obtain a full packet of all forms you will need to file from the Iowa Courts website. This article discusses only the forms filed by the respondent, not the included examples of plaintiff forms you may receive.

Approved Iowa Court Forms & Instructions For A Respondent In A Divorce That Does Not Involves Minor Or Dependent Children (Packet) Step 1: The first form, an FL-115, is filed in response to an FL-101. If you received any other type of petition, you will need to file an FL-116 form, which is next in the packet, instead. Fill out all parts of the Answer to verify or correct any information on the petition and make your wishes known.

Approved Iowa Court Forms & Instructions For A Respondent In A Divorce That Does Not Involves Minor Or Dependent Children (Packet) Step 2: The next form, the FL-122, is a request for a Motion. You file this form to request some form of court action once the case has been initiated.

Approved Iowa Court Forms & Instructions For A Respondent In A Divorce That Does Not Involves Minor Or Dependent Children (Packet) Step 3: File the next form, an FL-123, if your spouse has filed a motion which you disagree with and wish to dispute.

Approved Iowa Court Forms & Instructions For A Respondent In A Divorce That Does Not Involves Minor Or Dependent Children (Packet) Step 4: The next form is a Financial Affidavit For Dissolution Of Marriage With No Minor Children. Both spouses must complete and submit this form FL-124, which ask them to detail wages, income, assets and liabilities.

Approved Iowa Court Forms & Instructions For A Respondent In A Divorce That Does Not Involves Minor Or Dependent Children (Packet) Step 5: The remaining forms up until FL-128 are filed as examples of forms plaintiffs may file against you.

Approved Iowa Court Forms & Instructions For A Respondent In A Divorce That Does Not Involves Minor Or Dependent Children (Packet) Step 6: FL-128 is a separation agreement that you and your spouse may complete and submit to the court if you successfully resolve the terms of your divorce.