Nebraska Divorce Forms and Papers

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Nebraska Residency Requirements For Divorce

Either spouse must have been a resident of Nebraska for at least one year before filing; or if the marriage was performed in Nebraska, and one spouse has resided in the state during the entire marriage.

Grounds For Divorce In Nebraska

The approved grounds for divorce in Nebraska are:

• irretrievable breakdown of the marriage.

Nebraska Child Custody

The court will usually accept the parents' agreement as long as it meets the test of being in the best interests of the children. If the parties are unable to agree, the issue goes to trial and a judge decides. The court cannot give preference to either parent based on gender of the parent or children. Joint legal or physical Custody may be agreed upon. Typically such joint Custody allows both parents to have direct input into the children's important developmental decisions concerning the children. Joint Custody usually does not require that the children divide their time equally between their parents.

In determining Custody the following are some factors which should be considered:

• bond between child and parent;
• wishes of the child if sufficiently mature;
• general health, welfare and social behavior of the child;
• each child's age and character, and the stability of each child and each parent.

Nebraska Child Support GuideLines

Nebraska has adopted child support guidelines which apply in virtually every case, unless special circumstances are present. The child support calculation takes into consideration the gross income of both parties, and certain child related expenses. Child support will continue until the child reaches the age of majority, and may be extended through his or her secondary education.

Venue

A proceeding for divorce in Nebraska may be brought in the District Court where one of the parties resides.

Mediation

Issues regarding domestic relations may be accepted for dispute resolution at an approved center. A case may be referred prior to the commencement of formal judicial proceedings or may be referred as a pending court case. In order for a referral to be effective, all parties involved must consent to such referral. Prior to the initiation of a divorce the parties may submit any or all of their issues to mediation, so that they may proceed in court on an uncontested basis.