Divorce Laws
This page is designed to give you a general overview of Nebraska divorce laws and the order of events necessary to complete the divorce process.
Divorce (Dissolution of Marriage) is a legal termination of a marriage. To get a divorce in Nebraska, the petitioner generally must be a Nebraska resident for one (1) year. Nebraska is a no fault divorce state. Thus, the parties to a divorce in Nebraska merely need to allege there has been an "irretrievable breakdown" in the marriage relationship. Nebraska Code Section 42-361. Suits must be filed in the district court in which either spouse lives at the time of filing or where the spouse being filed against can be served.
To read more, see the Nebraska Divorce page.
Dissolution of Marriage (Divorce) Actions are difficult to navigate without an experienced and knowledgeable family law attorney. At the Law Office of Michael J. Sands, PLC we will usher you through your divorce in a manner that will minimize the stress in your life, while fighting hard to seek optimal results. You can expect the following timeline and events in your divorce case...
To read more, see the Divorce Procedure page.
