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Iowa Code § 561.15 (2026)

Removal of spouse or children

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Neither spouse can remove the other nor the children from the homestead without the consent of the other. [C51, §1462; R60, §2514; C73, §2215; C97, §3166; C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §10149; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §561.15] Referred to in §232.82, 598.33

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Notes of Decisions
Cited in 3 cases, 1994–2020 · leading case: IRS v. Petersen (In Re Petersen), 312 B.R. 385 (Bankr. D. Iowa 2004).
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IRS v. Petersen (In Re Petersen), 312 B.R. 385 (Bankr. D. Iowa 2004). · cites it 2× “Iowa Code § 561.15 . He may claim the homestead exempt.”
In Re the Marriage of Burkle, 525 N.W.2d 439 (Iowa Ct. App. 1994). · cites it 2× “Iowa Code section 561.15 (1993) provides neither spouse can remove the other spouse from the family home without consent.”
In the Interest of A.N., Minor Child (Iowa Ct. App. 2020). · cites it 2× “Notwithstanding section 561.15, if it is alleged by a person authorized to file a petition under section 232.”
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