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

If a petition for divorce is filed against you in Iowa by a spouse in a marriage which has no minor children, you may represent yourself in response. This article discusses a packet that is available containing all Court Forms & Instructions which are necessary for a Respondent In A Divorce That Does Not Involve Minor Children.

Iowa Court Forms & Instructions For A Respondent In A Divorce That Does Not Involve Minor Children (Packet) Step 1: The first form, FL-115, is filed in response to a FL-101 petition which has been filed against you. You must file this response within 20 days of receiving a petition.

Iowa Court Forms & Instructions For A Respondent In A Divorce That Does Not Involve Minor Children (Packet) Step 2: If you received any petition other than an FL-101, file FL-116 in response instead.

Iowa Court Forms & Instructions For A Respondent In A Divorce That Does Not Involve Minor Children (Packet) Step 3: An Fl-122 Motion form is filed if you have a request of the court after a date has been scheduled for your first hearing.

Iowa Court Forms & Instructions For A Respondent In A Divorce That Does Not Involve Minor Children (Packet) Step 4: An FL-123 Response To A Motion concerns any motion filed by your spouse you wish to dispute.

Iowa Court Forms & Instructions For A Respondent In A Divorce That Does Not Involve Minor Children (Packet) Step 5: Form FL-124 is a Financial Affidavit both parties must complete to help resolve issues concerning alimony, division of property and related issues.

Iowa Court Forms & Instructions For A Respondent In A Divorce That Does Not Involve Minor Children (Packet) Step 6: An FL-126 is filed by the petitioner to certify their spouse was sent a copy of their petition.

Iowa Court Forms & Instructions For A Respondent In A Divorce That Does Not Involve Minor Children (Packet) Step 7: An FL-127 Request For Relief can be filed by either party to detail their wishes concerning financial aspects of separation.

Iowa Court Forms & Instructions For A Respondent In A Divorce That Does Not Involve Minor Children (Packet) Step 8: An FL-128 is a Separation Agreement that can be submitted if these issues are resolved.