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If you want to file for divorce or are responding to a divorce your spouse has filed without using an attorney, you must use the forms in chapter 17 of the Iowa Court Rules. The forms are available free of charge on this website.
Rule 1.911 - Causes for continuance 1. 911(1) A continuance may be allowed for any cause not growing out of the fault or negligence of the movant, which satisfies the court that substantial justice will be more nearly obtained. It shall be allowed if all parties so agree and the court approves.
In Iowa, you have to file an action against the other party to seek enforcement of the existing court decree order. The enforcement action is formally known as an Application for Rule to Show Cause, commonly referred to as a contempt filing. This filing brings the opposing party's bad acts to the court's attention.
In addition, rule 1.943 allows for voluntary dismissal of the plaintiff's petition without prejudice once as a matter of right. Id. r. 1.943.
A Motion for Continuance is a motion that one party files with the court seeking the court move a hearing or other court date.
IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED AS FOLLOWS: Except in exigent or unusual circumstances, any continuance motion or request must be in writing, signed by the client, and filed not later than seven days before the court event for which rescheduling is requested.
Significant, Unanticipated Change in Case Status Constitutes Good Cause for Continuance. The circumstances that may indicate good cause for a continuance include a significant, unanticipated change in the status of the case as a result of which the case is not ready for trial ( Cal. Rules of Ct., Rule 3.1332(c)(7)).
You must electronically file this Appearance and Answer using EDMS at unless you obtain from the court an exemption from electronic filing requirements.