This bill amends Section 598.23 of the Iowa Code to include a provision that allows courts to order individuals found in contempt of a dissolution of marriage proceeding to pay the reasonable attorney fees incurred by the other party due to the contemptuous actions. The new language specifies that this directive applies when a person willfully disobeys a temporary order or final decree related to the dissolution of marriage.

The addition of this provision aims to provide financial relief to parties who have had to incur legal costs as a result of another party's noncompliance with court orders. By allowing for the recovery of attorney fees, the bill seeks to enhance compliance with court orders and ensure that parties are not unduly burdened by the costs associated with enforcing their rights in dissolution proceedings.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 598.23