In a divorce case that is resolved by agreement, a Marital Settlement Agreement will set forth the specifics of that agreement.
Mediation versus Settlement Conferences in Iowa Divorce and Custody Cases
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear Courts in Iowa (almost) always require either Mediation or a Settlement Conference take place in custody or divorce cases before there can be a trial. Many courts require this even before there can be a hearing on temporary matters such a visitation, although that varies widely. Settlement conferences and mediation are two different approaches that … Read more