# Iowa Code § 252A.1: Title and purpose

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TVI_C252A_S252A.1

## Section

- **Citation:** Iowa Code § 252A.1
- **Heading:** Title and purpose
- **Jurisdiction:** Iowa
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** IA Code / Title VI / Chapter 252A / Section 252A.1

## Text

(1) This chapter may be cited and referred to as the “Support of Dependents Law”.

(2) The purpose of this chapter is to secure support in civil proceedings for dependent spouses, children, and poor relatives from persons legally responsible for their support.

[C50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §252A.1]97 Acts, ch 175, §8

## Nearby sections

- [Iowa Code § 252A.1 Title and purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TVI_C252A_S252A.1.md)
- [Iowa Code § 252A.2 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TVI_C252A_S252A.2.md)
- [Iowa Code § 252A.3 Liability for support.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TVI_C252A_S252A.3.md)
- [Iowa Code § 252A.3A Establishing paternity by affidavit.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TVI_C252A_S252A.3A.md)
- [Iowa Code § 252A.4 Section 252A.4](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TVI_C252A_S252A.4.md)
- [Iowa Code § 252A.4A Section 252A.4A](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TVI_C252A_S252A.4A.md)
- [Iowa Code § 252A.5 When proceeding may be maintained.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TVI_C252A_S252A.5.md)
- [Iowa Code § 252A.5A Limitations of actions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TVI_C252A_S252A.5A.md)
- [Iowa Code § 252A.6 How commenced — trial.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TVI_C252A_S252A.6.md)
- [Iowa Code § 252A.6A Additional provisions regarding paternity establishment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TVI_C252A_S252A.6A.md)
- [Iowa Code § 252A.7 Petitioner’s representatives to appear.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TVI_C252A_S252A.7.md)
- [Iowa Code § 252A.8 Additional remedies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TVI_C252A_S252A.8.md)
- [Iowa Code § 252A.9 Construction.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TVI_C252A_S252A.9.md)
- [Iowa Code § 252A.10 Costs advanced.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TVI_C252A_S252A.10.md)

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