Alimony · Iowa · Factors only
Alimony in Iowa
Iowa courts may order spousal support for a limited or indefinite time after considering ten listed factors, such as the length of the marriage, the property division, earning capacity and the feasibility of the requesting spouse becoming self-supporting.[1]
Key facts: spousal support in Iowa
| How the law sets it | Factors only[1] |
|---|---|
| Key rule | Court weighs 10 listed factors[1] |
| Law last checked | October 26, 2026 |
How it's decided
Court weighs 10 listed factors[1]
Iowa law sets no formula, cap or time limit for alimony, so there's nothing to calculate: the court weighs the factors below.
From the official text
What Iowa law says about spousal support
Plain-English summaries of Iowa’s statute and court rules as of the date shown on each, with the quoted text. Not legal advice: laws change and courts apply them case by case.
The statute
Iowa Code § 598.21A
The main spousal support statute: the court weighs 10 listed factors.[1]
Iowa Code § 598.21A · checked October 26, 2026
Show statute text
“Upon every judgment of annulment, dissolution, or separate maintenance, the court may grant an order requiring support payments to either party for a limited or indefinite length of time after considering all of the following:”
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Questions about alimony in Iowa
Is there an alimony calculator for Iowa?
No. Iowa law doesn't set alimony by formula: iowa courts may order spousal support for a limited or indefinite time after considering ten listed factors, such as the length of the marriage, the property division, earning capacity and the feasibility of the requesting spouse becoming self-supporting. — Iowa Code § 598.21A[1]
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Sources
Iowa’s statute and court rules, read on the official site, with the date we checked each.