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Fee Disparity Cited in Divorce Law Challenge
Two Waterloo women challenge Iowa filing fee rules in a federal suit arguing indigent plaintiffs cannot pay divorce costs. Plaintiffs Bascom and Hightower, aided by Black Hawk Legal Aid Society, seek relief for all similarly situated poor persons seeking dissolution of marriage. Court in Cedar Rapids set January 8 for briefs. no action yet on a three judge panel.
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Linn and
Polk
Waterloo
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Mary Bascom
Alice Hightower
Black Hawk Legal Aid Society
Black Hawk County
Edward J. McManus