What are the Residency and Filing Requirements for Divorce in Nebraska?
In Nebraska, divorce proceedings are brought in the district court of the county where one of the parties resides. (Nebraska Revised Statutes Chapter 42 Section 348) A petition for divorce may only be brought if at least one of the parties has had actual residence in Nebraska with a bona fide intention of making Nebraska his or her permanent home for at least one year prior to the filing of the complaint, or unless the marriage was solemnized in Nebraska and either party has resided in Nebraska from the time of the marriage to the time of filing the complaint (Nebraska Revised Statutes Chapter 42 Section 349)
Other Nebraska Marriage Law FAQs
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What are the Grounds for Divorce in Nebraska
A: In Nebraska, a divorce may be granted if there was an irretrievable breakdown of the marriage relationship. (Nebraska Revised Statutes Chapter 42, Section 361) More -
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What are the Laws in Nebraska about How Marital Property Will be Distributed After Divorce?
A: A Nebraska Court will make a division of property as may be reasonable, having regard for the circumstances of the parties, duration of the marriage, a history of the … More
