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In re the Marriage of Shanks

Court of Appeals of Iowa

Decided July 13, 2011No. 09-1267PublishedCited by 10 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtSackett, C.J.

Randall J. Shanks appeals and Teresa E. Shanks cross-appeals from a July 24, 2009, order dividing property and establishing alimony. Randall and Teresa contend the property division is contrary to the provisions of a premarital agreement. Randall contends the alimony and attorney fee awards to Teresa are not equitable. We affirm as modified.

BACKGROUND. Randall and Teresa were married in Jamaica on April 23, 1998. This was a second marriage for both parties. They executed a premarital agreement ten days before their marriage. On November 23, 2004, Randall filed a petition seeking dissolution…

2Cases cited8 opinions

  1. In Re the Marriage of SullinsSupreme Court of Iowa · 2006
  2. In re the Marriage of FleenerSupreme Court of Iowa · 1976
  3. In Re the Marriage of BareSupreme Court of Iowa · 1973
  4. In Re the Marriage of ShanksSupreme Court of Iowa · 2008
  5. In Re the Marriage of SpiegelSupreme Court of Iowa · 1996

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3Cited by10 opinions

  1. In Re the Marriage of Laura Geist and Mark Geist Upon the Petition of Laura Geist, N/K/A Laura Frazier, petitioner-appellee/cross-appellant, and Concerning Mark Geist, respondent-appellant/cross-appellee.Court of Appeals of Iowa · 2016
  2. In Re the Marriage of Marsha Ann Rodasky and Daniel Glenn Rodasky Upon the Petition of Marsha Ann Rodasky, N/K/A Marsha Ann Meyers, and Concerning Daniel Glenn RodaskyCourt of Appeals of Iowa · 2016
  3. In Re the Marriage of Monica Davidson and Kenneth Davidson Upon the Petition of Monica Davidson, N/K/A Monica Wurzer, and Concerning Kenneth DavidsonCourt of Appeals of Iowa · 2016
  4. In Re the Marriage of Sarah Smith Reyerson and David L. Reyerson Upon the Petition of Sarah Smith Reyerson, and Concerning David L. ReyersonCourt of Appeals of Iowa · 2017
  5. In re Marriage of TieskoetterCourt of Appeals of Iowa · 2018

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