Iowa SF2172 modifies marriage laws to allow couples to waive no-fault divorce.

Iowa SF2172 introduces changes to marriage laws, allowing couples to waive the option of no-fault divorce. Couples applying for a marriage license can submit a waiver to forgo dissolution based solely on a breakdown of the marriage relationship. The waiver must be signed voluntarily by both parties and filed with the county registrar. If a waiver is filed, the couple must provide proof of specific grounds for dissolution, such as adultery, felony conviction, abandonment, or abuse. The bill also includes provisions for the presumption of validity of the waiver unless proven otherwise.

Iowa SF2172 modifies marriage laws to allow couples to waive no-fault divorce.

Iowa SF2172 introduces changes to marriage laws, allowing couples to waive the option of no-fault divorce. Couples applying for a marriage license can submit a waiver to forgo dissolution based solely on a breakdown of the marriage relationship. The waiver must be signed voluntarily by both parties and filed with the county registrar. If a waiver is filed, the couple must provide proof of specific grounds for dissolution, such as adultery, felony conviction, abandonment, or abuse. The bill also includes provisions for the presumption of validity of the waiver unless proven otherwise.