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Iowa Code § 596.12 (2026)

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This chapter takes effect on January 1, 1992, and applies to any premarital agreement executed on or after that date. This chapter does not affect the validity under Iowa law of any premarital agreement entered into prior to January 1, 1992. 91 Acts, ch 77, §12

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Notes of Decisions
Cited in 10 cases (3 in the last 5 years), 1992–2024 · leading case: Jodi Lynn Erpelding v. Timothy John Erpelding, 917 N.W.2d 235 (Iowa 2018).
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Jodi Lynn Erpelding v. Timothy John Erpelding, 917 N.W.2d 235 (Iowa 2018). · cites it 2× “Iowa Code § 596.12 (2016); In re Marriage of Shanks , 758 N.”
In Re the Marriage of Shanks, 758 N.W.2d 506 (Iowa 2008). · cites it 2× “Iowa Code § 596.12 . The IUPAA provides three independent bases for finding a premarital agreement unenforceable: A premarital agreement is not enforceable if the person against whom enforcement is sought proves any of the following: (1) The person did not execute the agreement…”
In Re the Marriage of Lundtvedt, 484 N.W.2d 613 (Iowa Ct. App. 1992). · cites it 4× “…NOTES [1] Antenuptial agreements executed on or after January 1, 1992, are governed by chapter 596 of the Code. See Iowa Code § 596.12 (1991 Supp.).”
In re the Marriage of Hansen (Iowa Ct. App. 2018). · cites it 4× “However, both parties agree the waiver and relinquishment of spousal support is contrary to Iowa law.”
In the Matter of the Est. of Robert L. Weber, Helen Weber v. Kristie S. Brincks, Fiduciary of the Est. of Robert L. Weber (Iowa Ct. App. 2015). · cites it 4× “8 (enumerating specific grounds for revoking or enforcing premarital agreements and making no mention of abandonment); Iowa Code § 596.12 (“This chapter takes effect on January 1, 1992, and applies to any premarital agreement executed on or after that date.”
Jodi Lynn Erpelding v. Timothy John Erpelding, 911 N.W.2d 397 (Iowa 2018). · cites it 2× “Iowa Code § 596.12 (2016); In re Marriage of Shanks, 758 N.”
In re the Marriage of McCabe (Iowa Ct. App. 2022). · cites it 2× “See Iowa Code § 596.12 (2019). The IUPAA states, in part, that: 1.”
Elizabeth Roberts v. Eric Roberts, as Tr. of the W. David Roberts Revocable Trust, Dave Roberts Growth & Ventures, Inc., & Eric Roberts as Pers. Rep. of the Est. of William David Roberts (Iowa 2024). · cites it 2× “Iowa Code § 596.12 (2022). Thus, the provisions of chapter 596 govern this case.”
Elizabeth Roberts v. Eric Roberts, as Tr. of the W. David Roberts Revocable Trust, Dave Roberts Growth & Ventures, Inc., & Eric Roberts as Pers. Rep. of the Est. of William David Roberts (Iowa 2024). · cites it 2× “Iowa Code § 596.12 (2022). Thus, the provisions of chapter 596 govern this case.”
In Re The Marriage Of Randall J. Shanks & Teresa E. Shanks Upon The Petition Of Randall J. Shanks (Iowa 2008). · cites it 2× “Iowa Code § 596.12 . The IUPAA provides three independent bases for finding a premarital agreement unenforceable: A premarital agreement is not enforceable if the person against whom enforcement is sought proves any of the following: (1) The person did not execute the agreement…”
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