Original Notice For Personal Service (Paper Filing) {Form 204a}

Rule 17.200--Form 204a: Original Notice for Personal Service Petitioner: Use this form only if filing in paper. Read the Guide to Representing Yourself in an Iowa Divorce Case with Children for additional important instructions. Iowa divorce forms are available free of charge on the Iowa Judicial Branch website. filing electronically, Petitioner must use form 204. If If filing in paper, Petitioner must use this form. If you do not understand how to use this form, or if you should use this form, talk to an attorney. In the Iowa District Court for County where Petition is filed County Equity case no. Upon the Petition of Petitioner Original Notice for Personal Service Full name: first, middle, last and concerning Respondent Full name: first, middle, last 1. To Respondent Named Above Petitioner (your spouse) has filed a divorce lawsuit naming you as Respondent. A copy of the Petition for Dissolution of Marriage with Children is attached to this Notice. Petitioner asks for a divorce. Petitioner's name Petitioner's contact information during the divorce case: Mailing address City State ZIP code ( ) Email address Phone number 2. Instructions to Respondent Named Above You must file an Answer or a Motion with the clerk of court in the above county within 20 days after you receive this Original Notice. If you do not file an Answer or Motion within 20 days after receiving this Original Notice, the court may enter a judgment against you giving Petitioner what he or she asked for in the Petition. If you received Petition form 201, you may use Answer form 215. After you file your Answer or Motion, you must serve a copy of it on Petitioner. (SEAL) Clerk of Court Important Notice to Respondent You should talk to an attorney at once to protect your interests. City County Courthouse , Iowa ZIP code If you need assistance to participate in court due to a disability, contact the disability coordinator at: (_______) __________________ Persons who are hearing or speech impaired may call Relay Iowa TTY (1-800-735-2942). Disability coordinators cannot provide legal advice. Disability coordinator contact information available at: http://www.iowacourts.gov/Administration/Directories/ADA_Access/. December 2013 Rule 17.200--Form 204a Page 1 of 1 American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com