FAMILY LAW

| General Information | Marriage | Premarital / Prenuptial Agreement | Divorce | Alimony, Spousal Support and Maintenance | Division of Property | Adoption | Child Custody and Visitation | Child Support |

Frequently Asked Questions

| What is a marriage? | What is a divorce? | What is common law marriage? | What is child support? | How is child support calculated? | How can I enforce the court order when my ex-spouse is delinquent on child support payments? | What is contempt of court? | What is child custody? | What is a paternity test (DNA)? | What are visitation rights? |

Family Law FAQ's

Question: What is a divorce?

Contact a Iowa family law lawyer representing clients in Norwalk, Iowa today to schedule your initial consultation.

Answer: A divorce, or dissolution of marriage, is the ending of a marriage prior to the death of either spouse.  A divorce must be certified by a court of law as a legal action is required to dissolve the prior legal act of marriage. Each state defines the types of divorce, depending on reasons and length of time before divorce papers may be filed.

If you would like to schedule your initial consultation contact an Iowa family law attorney, representing clients in Norwalk, Iowa at the Lipman Law Firm. Give us a call at (515) 276-3411 or email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..