Deciding Iowa
Deciding Iowa is a podcast tackling the tough political and people-focused issues shaping our state. Through honest conversations and deep dives into policy, Shawn Ellerbroek and Emily Boevers break down complex topics with expert voices and clear insights. Each episode explores what’s at stake and where Iowa goes from here.
Deciding Iowa
Season 2 - Episode 8 - No Fault Divorce
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After 50+ years of recognizing marriage and the people in it as equal partners under the law, why are we reopening this door?
Senate File 2172 would allow couples to waive no-fault divorce at the time they apply for a marriage license. On paper it sounds like “choice.” In practice, it could make leaving a dysfunctional or unsafe marriage harder, costlier, and more dangerous.
Supporting families should never mean trapping people inside them.
Watch this week’s Deciding Iowa episode for the full discussion.
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