Iowa SF2136 mandates premarriage legal counseling for marriage license applicants.
Iowa SF2136 introduces a requirement for individuals applying for a marriage license to complete one hour of premarriage legal counseling provided by an attorney. The judicial branch, in consultation with a private legal organization representing lawyers in the state, will prescribe the content of this counseling, which must include basic legal information about common marriage, divorce, and child custody issues. A marriage license will not be issued unless the applicants submit documentation confirming completion of the required counseling.
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