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When getting a divorce, the issue of gifted property often arises. If one party is personally gifted something such as jewelry and they are the only ones who were intended to have it and use it, does it remain theirs after a divorce? What if there is a gift given to both parties, who gets it following a divorce? What if the gift is something significant, such as a home or vehicle, and both parties use it? This article will provide an analysis of Iowa law and answer these questions on the division of gifted property in Iowa divorces.  

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In this article, we discuss the implications of dating during spousal maintenance in Illinois. Spousal maintenance is financial support that you can be eligible for prior to finalizing a divorce, and here we explain how dating during a divorce preceding can effect the outcome of the divorce, including cohabitation and other things to consider.

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The Covid-19 pandemic has been hard for millions of people across the country including many people in Iowa. Thousands in Iowa have faced being laid off or terminated from their employment due to the pandemic. 

While you may be able to call your bank to negotiate payments in the event that you are laid off or terminate, the same is not true for child or spousal support. Generally speaking, there are no exceptions to support obligations in times of pandemic or natural disaster. So long as a court order remains in place and hasn’t been suspended, the spouse obligated to pay (known as the “Obligor”) must fulfill his or her obligation.