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IA Code § 595.16A (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XV - JUDICIAL BRANCH AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURES|Chapter 595 - MARRIAGE|Section 595.16A - Issuance of certified copy of certificate of marriage.

595.16A Issuance of certified copy of certificate of marriage.   Following receipt of the original certificate of marriage pursuant to section 144.36, the county registrar shall issue a certified copy of the original certificate of marriage to the parties to the marriage.  2000 Acts, ch 1140, §45, 49
IA Code § 595.17 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XV - JUDICIAL BRANCH AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURES|Chapter 595 - MARRIAGE|Section 595.17 - Exceptions.

595.17 Exceptions.   The provisions of this chapter, as they relate to procuring licenses and to the solemnizing of marriages are not applicable to members of a denomination having an unusual mode of entering the marriage relation.  [C51, §1477; R60, §2529; C73, §2198; C97, §3148; C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §10443; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §595.17; 82 Acts, ch 1152, §2]
IA Code § 595.18 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XV - JUDICIAL BRANCH AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURES|Chapter 595 - MARRIAGE|Section 595.18 - Issue legitimatized.

595.18 Issue legitimatized.   Children born outside of a marriage become legitimate by the subsequent marriage of their parents. Children born of a marriage contracted in violation of section 595.3 or 595.19 are legitimate.  [C51, §1479; R60, §2531; C73, §2200; C97, §3150; C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §10444; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §595.18]  94 Acts, ch 1046, §30
IA Code § 595.19 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XV - JUDICIAL BRANCH AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURES|Chapter 595 - MARRIAGE|Section 595.19 - Void marriages.

595.19 Void marriages.   1. Marriages between the following persons who are related by blood are void:   a. Between a man and his father’s sister, mother’s sister, daughter, sister, son’s daughter, daughter’s daughter, brother’s daughter, or sister’s daughter.   b. Between a woman and her father’s brother, mother’s brother, son, brother, son’s son, daughter’s son, brother’s son, or sister’s son.   c. Between first cousins.   2. Marriages between persons either of whom has a husband or wife living are void, but, if the parties live and cohabit together after the death or divorce of the former husband or wife, such marriage shall be valid.  [R60, §4367, 4368; C73, §4030; C97, §3151, 4936; S13, §4936; C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §10445; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §595.19]  85 Acts, ch 99, §8; 94 Acts, ch 1023, §117  Referred to in §595.18  Incest, see §726.2
IA Code § 595.20 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XV - JUDICIAL BRANCH AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURES|Chapter 595 - MARRIAGE|Section 595.20 - Foreign marriages — validity.

595.20 Foreign marriages — validity.   A marriage which is solemnized in any other state, territory, country, or any foreign jurisdiction which is valid in that state, territory, country, or other foreign jurisdiction, is valid in this state if the parties meet the requirements for validity pursuant to section 595.2, subsection 1, and if the marriage would not otherwise be declared void.  98 Acts, ch 1099, §3
IA Code § 596.1 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XV - JUDICIAL BRANCH AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURES|Chapter 596 - PREMARITAL AGREEMENTS|Section 596.1 - Definitions.

596.1 Definitions.   As used in this chapter:   1. “Premarital agreement” means an agreement between prospective spouses made in contemplation of marriage and to be effective upon marriage.   2. “Property” means an interest, present or future, legal or equitable, vested or contingent, in real or personal property.  91 Acts, ch 77, §1
IA Code § 596.2 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XV - JUDICIAL BRANCH AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURES|Chapter 596 - PREMARITAL AGREEMENTS|Section 596.2 - Construction and application.

596.2 Construction and application.   This chapter shall be construed and applied to effectuate its general purpose to make uniform the law with respect to premarital agreements.  91 Acts, ch 77, §2
IA Code § 596.3 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XV - JUDICIAL BRANCH AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURES|Chapter 596 - PREMARITAL AGREEMENTS|Section 596.3 - Short title.

596.3 Short title.   This chapter may be cited as the “Iowa Uniform Premarital Agreement Act”.  91 Acts, ch 77, §3
IA Code § 596.4 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XV - JUDICIAL BRANCH AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURES|Chapter 596 - PREMARITAL AGREEMENTS|Section 596.4 - Formalities.

596.4 Formalities.   A premarital agreement must be in writing and signed by both prospective spouses. It is enforceable without consideration other than the marriage. Both parties to the agreement shall execute all documents necessary to enforce the agreement.  91 Acts, ch 77, §4
IA Code § 596.5 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XV - JUDICIAL BRANCH AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURES|Chapter 596 - PREMARITAL AGREEMENTS|Section 596.5 - Content.

596.5 Content.   1. Parties to a premarital agreement may contract with respect to the following:   a. The rights and obligations of each of the parties in any of the property of either or both of them whenever and wherever acquired or located.   b. The right to buy, sell, use, transfer, exchange, abandon, lease, consume, expend, assign, create a security interest in, mortgage, encumber, dispose of, or otherwise manage and control property.   c. The disposition of property upon separation, dissolution of the marriage, death, or the occurrence or nonoccurrence of any other event.   d. The making of a will, trust, or other arrangement to carry out the provisions of the agreement.   e. The ownership rights in and disposition of the death benefit from a life insurance policy.   f. The choice of law governing the construction of the agreement.   g. Any other matter, including the personal rights and obligations of the parties, not in violation of public policy or a statute imposing a criminal penalty.   2. The right of a spouse or child to support shall not be adversely affected by a premarital agreement.  91 Acts, ch 77, §5
IA Code § 596.6 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XV - JUDICIAL BRANCH AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURES|Chapter 596 - PREMARITAL AGREEMENTS|Section 596.6 - Effective date of agreement.

596.6 Effective date of agreement.   A premarital agreement becomes effective upon the marriage of the parties.  91 Acts, ch 77, §6
IA Code § 596.7 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XV - JUDICIAL BRANCH AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURES|Chapter 596 - PREMARITAL AGREEMENTS|Section 596.7 - Revocation.

596.7 Revocation.   After marriage, a premarital agreement may be revoked only as follows:   1. By a written agreement signed by both spouses. The revocation is enforceable without consideration.   2. To revoke a premarital agreement without the consent of the other spouse, the person seeking revocation must prove one or more of the following:   a. The person did not execute the agreement voluntarily.   b. The agreement was unconscionable when it was executed.   c. Before the execution of the agreement the person was not provided a fair and reasonable disclosure of the property or financial obligations of the other spouse; and the person did not have, or reasonably could not have had, an adequate knowledge of the property or financial obligations of the other spouse.  91 Acts, ch 77, §7
IA Code § 596.8 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XV - JUDICIAL BRANCH AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURES|Chapter 596 - PREMARITAL AGREEMENTS|Section 596.8 - Enforcement.

596.8 Enforcement.   1. A premarital agreement is not enforceable if the person against whom enforcement is sought proves any of the following:   a. The person did not execute the agreement voluntarily.   b. The agreement was unconscionable when it was executed.   c. Before the execution of the agreement the person was not provided a fair and reasonable disclosure of the property or financial obligations of the other spouse; and the person did not have, or reasonably could not have had, an adequate knowledge of the property or financial obligations of the other spouse.   2. If a provision of the agreement or the application of the provision to a party is found by the court to be unenforceable, the provision shall be severed from the remainder of the agreement and shall not affect the provisions, or application, of the agreement which can be given effect without the unenforceable provision.  91 Acts, ch 77, §8; 2013 Acts, ch 30, §261
IA Code § 596.9 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XV - JUDICIAL BRANCH AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURES|Chapter 596 - PREMARITAL AGREEMENTS|Section 596.9 - Unconscionability.

596.9 Unconscionability.   In any action under this chapter to revoke or enforce a premarital agreement the issue of unconscionability of a premarital agreement shall be decided by the court as a matter of law.  91 Acts, ch 77, §9
IA Code § 596.10 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XV - JUDICIAL BRANCH AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURES|Chapter 596 - PREMARITAL AGREEMENTS|Section 596.10 - Enforcement — void marriage.

596.10 Enforcement — void marriage.   If a marriage is determined to be void, an agreement that would otherwise have been a premarital agreement is enforceable only to the extent necessary to avoid an inequitable result.  91 Acts, ch 77, §10
IA Code § 596.11 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XV - JUDICIAL BRANCH AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURES|Chapter 596 - PREMARITAL AGREEMENTS|Section 596.11 - Limitation of actions.

596.11 Limitation of actions.   Any statute of limitations applicable to an action asserting a claim for relief under a premarital agreement is tolled during the marriage of the parties to the agreement. However, equitable defenses limiting the time for enforcement, including laches and estoppel, are available to either party.  91 Acts, ch 77, §11
IA Code § 596.12 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XV - JUDICIAL BRANCH AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURES|Chapter 596 - PREMARITAL AGREEMENTS|Section 596.12 - Effective date.

596.12 Effective date.   This chapter takes effect on January 1, 1992, and applies to any premarital agreement executed on or after that date. This chapter does not affect the validity under Iowa law of any premarital agreement entered into prior to January 1, 1992.  91 Acts, ch 77, §12
IA Code § 597.1 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XV - JUDICIAL BRANCH AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURES|Chapter 597 - HUSBAND AND WIFE|Section 597.1 - Property rights of married women.

597.1 Property rights of married women.   A married woman may own in her own right, real and personal property, acquired by descent, gift, or purchase, and manage, sell, and convey the same, and dispose thereof by will, to the same extent and in the same manner the husband can property belonging to him.  [C73, §2202; C97, §3153; C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §10446; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §597.1]
IA Code § 597.2 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XV - JUDICIAL BRANCH AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURES|Chapter 597 - HUSBAND AND WIFE|Section 597.2 - Interest of spouse in other’s property.

597.2 Interest of spouse in other’s property.   When property is owned by the husband or wife, the other has no interest therein which can be the subject of contract between them, nor such interest as will make the same liable for the contracts or liabilities of the one not the owner of the property, except as provided in this chapter.  [C73, §2203; C97, §3154; C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §10447; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §597.2]
IA Code § 597.3 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XV - JUDICIAL BRANCH AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURES|Chapter 597 - HUSBAND AND WIFE|Section 597.3 - Remedy by one against the other.

597.3 Remedy by one against the other.   Should the husband or wife obtain possession or control of property belonging to the other before or after marriage, the owner of the property may maintain an action therefor, or for any right growing out of the same, in the same manner and extent as if they were unmarried.  [C73, §2204; C97, §3155; C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §10448; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §597.3]
IA Code § 597.4 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XV - JUDICIAL BRANCH AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURES|Chapter 597 - HUSBAND AND WIFE|Section 597.4 - Conveyances to each other.

597.4 Conveyances to each other.   A conveyance, transfer, or lien, executed by either husband or wife to or in favor of the other, shall be valid to the same extent as between other persons.  [C73, §2206; C97, §3157; C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §10449; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §597.4]
IA Code § 597.5 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XV - JUDICIAL BRANCH AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURES|Chapter 597 - HUSBAND AND WIFE|Section 597.5 - Attorney in fact.

597.5 Attorney in fact.   A husband or wife may constitute the other spouse as the husband’s or wife’s attorney in fact, to control and dispose of the husband’s or wife’s property, including the relinquishment of homestead rights and surviving spouse’s statutory share in the homestead, as provided in section 561.13, for their mutual benefit, and may revoke the appointment, the same as other persons.  [C73, §2210; C97, §3161; C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §10450; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §597.5]  91 Acts, ch 106, §2  Referred to in §561.13
IA Code § 597.6 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XV - JUDICIAL BRANCH AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURES|Chapter 597 - HUSBAND AND WIFE|Section 597.6 - Mental illness — conveyance of property.

597.6 Mental illness — conveyance of property.   Where either the husband or wife is mentally ill and incapable of executing a deed or mortgage relinquishing, conveying, or encumbering the husband’s or wife’s right to the real property of the other, including the homestead, the other may petition the district court of the county of that spouse’s residence or the county where the real estate to be conveyed or encumbered is situated, setting forth the facts and praying for an order authorizing the applicant or some other person to execute a deed or mortgage and relinquish or encumber the interest of the person with mental illness in said real estate.  [R60, §1500; C73, §2216; C97, §3167; S13, §3167; C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §10451; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §597.6]  96 Acts, ch 1129, §113  Referred to in §229.27  See also probate code §633.642
IA Code § 597.7 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XV - JUDICIAL BRANCH AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURES|Chapter 597 - HUSBAND AND WIFE|Section 597.7 - Proceedings.

597.7 Proceedings.   The petition shall be verified by the petitioner, and filed in the office of the clerk of the district court of the proper county, notice of which shall be given as in other cases. Upon completed service, the court shall appoint some responsible attorney thereof guardian for the person alleged to be mentally ill, who shall ascertain the propriety, good faith, and necessity of the prayer of the petitioner, and may resist the application by making any legal or equitable defense thereto, and the guardian shall be allowed by the court a reasonable compensation to be paid as the other costs.  [R60, §1501; C73, §2217; C97, §3168; C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §10452; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §597.7]
IA Code § 597.8 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XV - JUDICIAL BRANCH AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURES|Chapter 597 - HUSBAND AND WIFE|Section 597.8 - Decree.

597.8 Decree.   Upon the hearing of the petition the court, if satisfied that it is made in good faith by the petitioner, and the petitioner is a proper person to exercise the power and make the conveyance or mortgage, and it is necessary and proper, shall enter a decree authorizing the execution of the conveyance or mortgage for and in the name of such husband or wife by such person as the court may appoint.  [R60, §1502; C73, §2218; C97, §3169; S13, §3169; C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §10453; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §597.8]
IA Code § 597.9 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XV - JUDICIAL BRANCH AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURES|Chapter 597 - HUSBAND AND WIFE|Section 597.9 - Conveyances — revocation.

597.9 Conveyances — revocation.   All deeds executed as provided in this chapter shall convey the interest of such person with mental illness in the real estate described, but such power shall cease and be revoked as soon as that person shall again be in good mental health and apply to the court therefor, but such revocation shall not affect conveyances previously made.  [R60, §1503; C73, §2219; C97, §3170; C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §10454; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §597.9]  96 Acts, ch 1129, §113
IA Code § 597.10 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XV - JUDICIAL BRANCH AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURES|Chapter 597 - HUSBAND AND WIFE|Section 597.10 - Abandonment of either — proceedings.

597.10 Abandonment of either — proceedings.   In case the husband or wife abandons the other for one year, or leaves the state and is absent therefrom for such term, without providing for the maintenance and support of the family, or is confined in jail or the penitentiary for such period, the district court of the county where the abandoned party resides may, on application by petition setting forth the facts, authorize the applicant to manage, control, sell, and encumber the property of the guilty party for the support and maintenance of the family and for the purpose of paying debts. Notice of such proceedings shall be given as in ordinary actions, and anything done under or by virtue of the order or decree of the court shall be valid to the same extent as if the same was done by the party owning the property.  [C51, §1456 – 1459, 1461; R60, §2508 – 2511, 2513; C73, §2207; C97, §3158; C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §10455; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §597.10]  Referred to in §597.11, 597.13, 600.4  Service of notice,  R.C.P. 1.302 – 1.315
IA Code § 597.11 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XV - JUDICIAL BRANCH AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURES|Chapter 597 - HUSBAND AND WIFE|Section 597.11 - Contracts and sales binding.

597.11 Contracts and sales binding.   All contracts, sales, or encumbrances made by either husband or wife under the provisions of section 597.10 shall be binding on both, and during such absence or confinement the person acting under such power may sue and be sued thereon, and for all acts done the property of both shall be liable, and execution may be levied or attachment issued accordingly.  [C73, §2208; C97, §3159; C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §10456; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §597.11]  Referred to in §597.13
IA Code § 597.12 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XV - JUDICIAL BRANCH AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURES|Chapter 597 - HUSBAND AND WIFE|Section 597.12 - Nonabatement of action.

597.12 Nonabatement of action.   No action or proceedings shall abate or be affected by the return or release of the person absent or confined, but the person may be permitted to prosecute or defend jointly with the other.  [C73, §2208; C97, §3159; C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §10457; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §597.12]  Referred to in §597.13
IA Code § 597.13 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XV - JUDICIAL BRANCH AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURES|Chapter 597 - HUSBAND AND WIFE|Section 597.13 - Annulment of decree.

597.13 Annulment of decree.   The husband or wife affected by the proceedings contemplated in sections 597.10 through 597.12 may obtain an annulment thereof, upon filing a petition and serving a notice on the person in whose favor the decree or order was granted, as in ordinary actions; but the setting aside of such decree or order shall not affect any act done thereunder.  [C51, 1460; R60, §2512; C73, §2209; C97, §3160; C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §10458; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §597.13]  2020 Acts, ch 1063, §320  Section amended
IA Code § 597.14 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XV - JUDICIAL BRANCH AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURES|Chapter 597 - HUSBAND AND WIFE|Section 597.14 - Family expenses.

597.14 Family expenses.   The reasonable and necessary expenses of the family and the education of the children are chargeable upon the property of both husband and wife, or either of them, and in relation thereto they may be sued jointly or separately.  [C51, §1455; R60, §2507; C73, §2214; C97, §3165; S13, §3165; C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §10459; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §597.14]  Referred to in §537.7103  Spousal support debt for medical assistance to institutionalized spouse; chapter 249B
IA Code § 597.15 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XV - JUDICIAL BRANCH AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURES|Chapter 597 - HUSBAND AND WIFE|Section 597.15 - Custody of children.

597.15 Custody of children.   If one spouse abandons the other spouse, the abandoned spouse is entitled to the custody of the minor children, unless the district court, upon application for that purpose, otherwise directs, or unless a custody decree is entered in accordance with chapter 598B. In this section “abandon” does not include:   1. The departure of a spouse due to physical or emotional abuse.   2. The departure of a spouse accompanied by the minor children.  [C51, §1462; R60, §2514; C73, §2215; C97, §3166; C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §10460; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §597.15]  85 Acts, ch 18, §1; 99 Acts, ch 103, §43
IA Code § 597.16 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XV - JUDICIAL BRANCH AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURES|Chapter 597 - HUSBAND AND WIFE|Section 597.16 - Wages of married person — actions by.

597.16 Wages of married person — actions by.   A married person may receive the wages for the person’s personal labor, and maintain an action therefor in the person’s own name, and hold the same in the person’s own right, and may prosecute and defend all actions for the preservation and protection of the person’s rights and property, as if unmarried.  [C73, §2211; C97, §3162; C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §10461; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §597.16]
IA Code § 597.17 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XV - JUDICIAL BRANCH AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURES|Chapter 597 - HUSBAND AND WIFE|Section 597.17 - Liability for separate debts.

597.17 Liability for separate debts.   Neither husband nor wife is liable for the debts or liabilities of the other incurred before marriage, and, except as otherwise declared in this chapter, they are not liable for the debts of each other contracted after marriage; nor are the wages, earnings, or property of either, nor is the rent or income of the property of either, liable for the separate debts of the other.  [C51, §1453; R60, §2505; C73, §2212; C97, §3163; C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §10465; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §597.17]  2020 Acts, ch 1063, §321  Section amended
IA Code § 597.18 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XV - JUDICIAL BRANCH AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURES|Chapter 597 - HUSBAND AND WIFE|Section 597.18 - Contracts of married person.

597.18 Contracts of married person.   Contracts may be made by a married person and liabilities incurred, and the same enforced by or against the person, to the same extent and in the same manner as if the person were unmarried.  [C51, §1454; R60, §2506; C73, §2213; C97, §3164; C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §10466; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §597.18]
IA Code § 597.19 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XV - JUDICIAL BRANCH AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURES|Chapter 597 - HUSBAND AND WIFE|Section 597.19 - Spouse not liable for torts of other spouse.

597.19 Spouse not liable for torts of other spouse.   For civil injuries committed by a married person, damages may be recovered from the person alone, and the partner shall not be liable therefor, except in cases where the partner would be jointly liable if the marriage did not exist.  [C73, §2205; C97, §3156; C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §10467; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §597.19]
IA Code § 598.2 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XV - JUDICIAL BRANCH AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURES|Chapter 598 - DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE AND DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Section 598.2 - Jurisdiction and venue.

598.2 Jurisdiction and venue.   The district court has original jurisdiction of the subject matter of this chapter. Venue shall be in the county where either party resides.  [C51, §1480; R60, §2532; C73, §2220; C97, §3171; C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §10468; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, §598.1; C71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §598.2]