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August 5, 2024

Rule 17.200. Family law forms for dissolution of marriage with dependent children

Persons without attorney representation in dissolution of marriage (divorce) actions with children under the age of 18 who are children of both spouses to the marriage, or children under the age of 18 who were adopted or born during the marriage, or children 18 years of age or older who are children of both spouses to the marriage and are dependent or still need support must use the forms listed in this rule. These forms must also be used if a spouse of the marriage is pregnant. These forms are available on the Iowa Judicial Branch website at: www.iowacourts.gov.

    Form 201:
 
    Petition for Dissolution of Marriage with Children
 

    Form 202 and 203:
 
    Reserved
 

    Form 204:
 
    Original Notice for Personal Service
 

    Form 204a:
 
    Original Notice for Personal Service
 

    Form 205:
 
    Acceptance of Service
 

    Form 206:
 
    Directions for Service of Original Notice
 

    Form 207:
 
    Motion and Affidavit to Serve by Publication
 

    Form 208:
 
    Original Notice by Publication
 

    Form 209:
 
    Application and Affidavit to Defer Payment of Costs
 

    Form 210:
 
    Affidavit of Service of Original Notice and Petition for Dissolution of Marriage
 

    Form 211:
 
    Protected Information Disclosure
 

    Form 212:
 
    Joint Statement on Legal Parent
 

    Form 213:
 
    Motion to Disestablish Legal Parent
 

    Form 214:
 
    Reserved
 

    Form 215:
 
    Answer to Petition for Dissolution of Marriage with Children
 

    Form 216:
 
    General Answer to a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage with Children
 

    Forms 217 to 220:
 
    Reserved
 

    Form 221:
 
    Affidavit for Temporary Custody and Visitation
 

    Form 222:
 
    Motion in a Dissolution of Marriage with Children
 

    Form 223:
 
    Response to a Motion
 

    Form 224:
 
    Financial Affidavit for a Dissolution of Marriage with Children
 

    Form 225:
 
    Affidavit of Mailing Notice
 

    Form 226:
 
    Notice of Intent to File Written Application for Default Decree
 

    Form 227:
 
    Request for Relief in a Dissolution of Marriage with Children
 

    Form 228:
 
    Settlement Agreement for a Dissolution of Marriage with Children
 

    Form 229:
 
    Agreed Parenting Plan
 

    Form 230:
 
    Proposed Parenting Plan
 

    Forms 231 to 300:
 
    Reserved