Divorce with no children in Nebraska, explained

The end of a marriage is always difficult, mentally, emotionally, and even physically. If you are facing the prospect of a divorce, you need an experienced, compassionate attorney to help you navigate this challenging time and advise you on the different legal issues you face.

In a divorce without children, there are only two issues that the Court will decide. The first is alimony, or spousal support. Alimony in Nebraska law is designed not as a means of equalizing income, but as a means to provide assistance to one spouse and recognize that spouse's contributions to the marriage.

The second issue is how to divide what is called the "marital estate," which simply refers to the property and debts that were acquired during the marriage. This includes real estate (like homes and other property), retirement accounts, bank accounts, securities, vehicles, business interests, and household debts. Once the total value of the marital estate is determined, the Court will make an "equitable" division -- which usually, but not always, means an even split of the net value.

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