What is a “Pro Se” Divorce | Iowa Divorce Laws

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2 min readMay 7, 2021

Typically, when one wants to obtain a divorce, or a ‘dissolution of marriage’, one hires an attorney. When it is an amicable divorce and there is no need to hire an attorney, it is called a pro se divorce. Read the full article here: https://www.oflaherty-law.com/learn-about-law/what-is-a-pro-se-divorce

Divorce can carry complicated issues, especially when parties share children or a lot of property or assets. However, what happens if you do not want to hire an attorney? Is there an option to get a divorce without an attorney in Iowa? There is! It is called a “pro se” divorce.

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In this video we discuss an alternative method of obtaining a divorce called a “pro se” divorce. Specifically, we address: What is a “Pro Se” divorce?, How to Begin a “Pro Se” Divorce in Iowa, Service in an Iowa Divorce Case, What if I am the Respondent in an Iowa Dissolution Proceeding?, Children in the Middle/Mediation, The 90-Day Waiting Period in an Iowa Divorce Case, and The Final Decree ‍

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