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Not necessarily. There's no law that says you have to divorce in the same state that you were married in, or even the same country. In order to file for divorce in one of the United States, however, you must meet that state's residency requirement. If you live in Iowa, then you cannot go to another state to file for divorce. A typical residency requirement is one year. Most people are not willing to move to another state and live there for a year just so they can divorce there. If you live in, say, North Dakota and you travelled to Iowa to marry, then returned to North Dakota, it will be very difficult for you to divorce, since North Dakota will not recognize your marriage even for the purpose of dissolving it. A same-sex couple must divorce in a state that recognizes their marriage, but only the spouse who files the divorce petition is required to meet that state's residency requirement. One notable exception is Washington DC, which waives the residency requirement for out-of-state same-sex couples who married in DC.
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Can a lesbian couple from Illinois who got married in Canada get a divorce in Iowa?
I do not think a lesbian couple can get legally divorced as m any states do not recognise even in Iowa.
What is the divorce rate in iowa?
6.2%
How long after you divorce you have to wait to get married in Iowa?
In Iowa, there is no waiting time to be remarried after a divorce. There is a three day waiting period after the purchase of a marriage license.
Can same-sex couple divorce if they married in Iowa but live in Nebraska?
Yes. Effective June 26, 2015, same-sex couples may divorce in Nebraska, provided that they meet the requirements of that state's divorce law.
I am a citizen of Iowa but got married to a jamaican in Jamaica last fall and want to know if i can get a divorce in Iowa that will end the marriage?
First of all if you get a divorce there of course it is it is a divorce but if you want to go back but you don't get a divorce of course that isn't going to end it if he/she loves you he/she wants the best for you!
Where can you obtain a civil union license in Iowa?
You cannot. Iowa does not issue civil union licenses. A same-sex couple (or an opposite-sex couple) can get a legal marriage license in Iowa.
Iowa cooling off period?
When you file for divorce in Iowa, you have a cooling off period of 90 days that you have to wait before your divorce can be final. The waiting period starts from the original notice date.
If a Gay couple marries legally in Mexico does DOMA say they are not married?
The recognition of the marriage would depend on the state the couple was living in. Some states acknowledge same-sex marriages while others don't. In the US, the marriage would be recognized in Maryland, Rhode Island, New York, Iowa, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont, and Washington D.C.
Can a married same-sex couple get divorced in Iowa?
Since the Iowa supreme court has declared that same-sex unions must be recognized as marriages, same-sex couples can get divorced in Iowa.
Has any same-sex couple sued the state of Iowa for the right to marry?
The state of Iowa now permits same-sex couples to marry.
How long must you be separated to be considered divorced?
some states require you to be separated for a period of time before you can file for divorce, and some dont require any certain length of time, but REGARDLESS you have to go through divorce proceedings to be divorced. Get a lawyer!
Has any same-sex couple sued the state of Iowa for legal recognition of their out-of-state marriage?
The state of Iowa now recognizes out-of-state same-sex marriages.
