Iowa Statutes
§ 598.3 — Kind of action — joinder
Iowa § 598.3
JurisdictionIowa
Title XVJUDICIAL BRANCH AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURES
Ch. 598DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE AND DOMESTIC RELATIONS
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Bluebook
Iowa Code § 598.3 (2026).
Text
An action for dissolution of marriage shall be by equitable proceedings, and no cause
of action, save for alimony, shall be joined therewith. Such actions shall not be subject to
counterclaim or cross petition by the respondent. After the appearance of the respondent,
no dismissal of the cause of action shall be allowed unless both the petitioner and the
respondent sign the dismissal.
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Legislative History
[R60, §4184; C73, §2511; C97, §3430; C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §10469; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66,
§598.2; C71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §598.3]
Nearby Sections
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§ 598.1
Definitions§ 598.10
Temporary orders§ 598.12A
Attorney for minor child§ 598.13
Financial statements filed§ 598.14
Attachment§ 598.19
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