Did You Pay For Divorce Forms?

Last Updated: June 24, 2025

Iowa has free self help forms for a divorce with or without minor children and for custody cases. You can find the forms on the Iowa Judicial Branch website. You pay nothing to print them, they are free for everyone. Some of these forms are interactive. You can find the forms here:

Iowa Judicial Branch Self Help Forms

If you paid money for these forms, we’d like to hear from you. Send us your information at info@iowalaw.org. Tell us:

1. What website did you use to buy the forms?

2. How much did you pay for the forms?

3. Did the price include legal advice?

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