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April 28, 2009

Increased Filing Fees

The Iowa Legislature recently approved a bill containing substantial increases in state court filing fees.&; The bill has been sent to the Governor for his signature, which is expected, and the increases will become effective upon enactment.&; Some of the increased fees affecting family law cases are: Dissolution of Marriage Petition, currently $100 will increase to $185. Domestic Abuse Petitions, currently $100 will increase to $185 (unless waived). Paternity Petitions, currently $100 will increase to $185. Adoption Decree, will increase to $100. Modification of a Dissolution Decree, currently $50, will increase to $100. Change in Title of Real Estate, currently $20, will increase to $50. Clerk of District Court, tax as a court cost will increase from $15 to $40. Certificate and Seal of Clerk of Court, currently $10, will increase to $20. General Civil Filing Fees, currently $100, will increase to $185 Waiver of Fees for Additional Petitions is struck.

Posted on April 28, 2009 in Legislation |



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