by Daniel Willems | Sep 30, 2021 | Divorce, Marriage
Originally published on 03/20/2019. Updated 09/30/2021. While common law marriage does exist in Iowa, it could be difficult to prove. The couple has to meet certain requirements for the courts to consider them married under common law. Additionally, once a couple is...
by Daniel Willems | Aug 27, 2018 | Family Law, Marriage, Prenuptial Agreement
A prenuptial agreement, also known as a premarital agreement or “prenup,” is a legal agreement between two individuals before they marry. The purpose of the prenup is to protect the interests of one or both individuals if the marriage ends in divorce....