Iowa Ct. R. 17.200 (2026)

Rule 17.200 Family law forms for dissolution of marriage with dependent children. Persons without attorney representation in dissolution of marriage (divorce) actions with children under the age of 18 who are children of both spouses to the marriage, or children under the age of 18 who were adopted or born during the marriage, or children 18 years of age or older who are children of both spouses to the marriage and are dependent or still need support must use the forms listed in this rule. These forms must also be used if a spouse of the marriage is pregnant. These forms are available on the Iowa Judicial Branch website at: www.iowacourts.gov.

Form 201: Petition for Dissolution of Marriage with Children Forms 202 and 203: Reserved Form 204: Original Notice for Personal Service Form 204a: Original Notice for Personal Service Form 205: Acceptance of Service Form 206: Directions for Service of Original Notice Form 207: Motion and Affidavit to Serve by Publication Form 208: Original Notice by Publication Form 209: Application and Affidavit to Defer Payment of Costs Form 210: Affidavit of Service of Original Notice and Petition for Dissolution of Marriage Form 211: Protected Information Disclosure Form 212: Joint Statement on Legal Parent Form 213: Motion to Disestablish Legal Parent Form 214: Reserved Form 215: Answer to Petition for Dissolution of Marriage with Children Form 216: General Answer to a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage with Children Forms 217 to 220: Reserved Form 221: Affidavit for Temporary Custody and Visitation Form 222: Motion in a Dissolution of Marriage with Children Form 223: Response to a Motion Form 224: Financial Affidavit for a Dissolution of Marriage with Children Form 225: Affidavit of Mailing Notice Form 226: Notice of Intent to File Written Application for Default Decree Form 227: Request for Relief in a Dissolution of Marriage with Children Form 228: Settlement Agreement for a Dissolution of Marriage with Children Form 229: Agreed Parenting Plan Form 230: Proposed Parenting Plan Forms 231 to 300: Reserved [Court Order December 19, 2013; March 26, 2014; November 7, 2022, effective December 1, 2022; July 19, 2024]

Rules 17.201 to 17.299 Reserved.