We Work to Protect Your Post-Divorce Future
The outcome of a divorce can have a significant impact on your financial and parental rights. With so much at stake, you need an experienced and dedicated attorney focused on obtaining the best result possible for you.
At Monzón, Guerra & Chipman, Attorneys At Law, we have been providing clients throughout the Lincoln, Nebraska, area with quality legal representation for years. Our attorneys have over 40 years of combined legal experience and can handle any issue that may arise during the course of your divorce, including:
- Property division
- Child custody and visitation
- Child support
- Spousal support (alimony)
- Domestic violence
- Modifications to child custody and support orders
To speak with a family law attorney, call 402-477-8188 for an evaluation of your case.
Compassionate Attorneys Committed to You
At Monzón, Guerra & Chipman, we are committed to resolving all issues in your case as efficiently and effectively as possible. We will provide you with step-by-step guidance throughout the development of your case so that you will never feel overwhelmed or lost. Monzón, Guerra & Chipman is here for you.
Common Questions About Divorce In Nebraska
Nebraska law sets specific requirements for filing, residency and legal grounds that determine how a divorce proceeds in this state. If you have questions, the following information can provide clarity.
How do I file for divorce in Nebraska?
To begin a divorce case, you file a Complaint for Dissolution of Marriage in the district court of the county where either you or your spouse resides. The filing requires payment of a fee, completion of required forms and formal service of the complaint on the other spouse. Nebraska also imposes a mandatory 60 day waiting period before the court may enter a final decree. These steps apply whether the case involves property, children or support.
What are the residency requirements for getting divorced in Nebraska?
Nebraska requires at least one spouse to have lived in the state continuously for one year with a bona fide intent to make Nebraska a permanent home. This requirement is jurisdictional, meaning the court cannot hear the case unless it is met.
There is one exception: if the marriage was solemnized in Nebraska and either spouse lived in the state continuously from the wedding date through filing, the one-year requirement does not apply. Military personnel stationed in Nebraska for at least a year are also considered residents in a divorce.
What is the difference between contested and uncontested divorce?
A divorce is uncontested when both spouses agree on all significant issues, including property and debt division, parenting matters, and support. Uncontested cases typically resolve more quickly because no issues require court intervention.
A divorce becomes contested when spouses disagree on any material issue, which may require hearings, discovery or trial. Contested cases often take longer due to the need for judicial findings and additional procedural steps.
What are the grounds for divorce in Nebraska?
Nebraska is a pure no-fault state. The only legally recognized ground for divorce is that the marriage is irretrievably broken, meaning there is no reasonable prospect of reconciliation. Courts do not consider fault-based allegations such as adultery or cruelty.
If both spouses affirm under oath that the marriage is irretrievably broken, the court will make that finding. If one spouse disputes it, the court evaluates the circumstances and the likelihood of reconciliation before deciding.
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Contact our law office today for experienced, compassionate and personalized legal service. To speak with our lawyers and get an evaluation of your case, call us at 402-477-8188 or contact us online.