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Iowa Divorce Information Property Ownership For Divorce Purposes Equitable distribution state, which means the court has the authority to divide marital property in any manner which is "equitable" or "just," and not necessarily 50/50. Marital fault is not a consideration when dividing property in Iowa. What Property is Divided? Hybrid state. Generally only marital property is divided in a divorce; however, the court has the authority to divide separate property if justice demands it. Separate property is generally 1) Property acquired by gift, 2) Property acquired by inheritance. Alimony At the court's discretion. Marital fault is generally not considered. Alimony terminates upon the death of either party, and upon the receiving party's remarriage. Child Support Percentage of income method, which means only the income of the paying parent is considered. Emancipation is age 18, and can be extended to graduation from high school. Court can order payment of college education costs. Child Support Calculator. Child Support Enforcement The Iowa child support enforcement agency can be found at: http://www.dhs.state.ia.us/Consumers/Child_Support/ChildSupportIndex.html Divorce Related Statutes For Iowa Other Resources The Divorce Financial Survival Series |