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Iowa Alimony Laws and Spousal Support

Iowa Alimony or spousal support may be granted to either party based upon the following factors:

• the time necessary to acquire sufficient education and training to enable the spouse to find appropriate employment and become self-supporting;

• the standard of living established during the marriage;

• the duration of the marriage;

• the financial resources of the spouse seeking alimony, including marital property apportioned to such spouse and such spouse's ability to meet his or her needs independently;

• the tax consequences to each spouse;

• the age of the spouses;

• the physical and emotional conditions of the spouses;

• the work experience and length of absence from the job market of the spouse seeking alimony;

• the vocational skills and employability of the spouse seeking support and alimony;

• custodial and child support responsibilities;

• the educational level of each spouse at the time of the marriage and at the time the action for support is commenced;

• any premarital or other agreements;

• the earning capacity of the spouse seeking maintenance, including the educational background, employment skills, and work experience; and

• any other factor that is just and equitable.

In determining Iowa alimony, marital fault is not a factor that will be considered.

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