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Divorce

Laws current as of July 30, 2024

Can I get alimony?

Alimony, also called maintenance or spousal support, is financial support paid by one spouse to the other. It can be awarded as part of a divorce case. To decide whether to award alimony and for what period of time, a judge will consider:

  • the circumstances of each spouse;
  • the length of your marriage;
  • the contributions of each spouse to the marriage, including:
    • contributions to the care and education of the children; and
    • any interruptions of either spouse’s education or career during your marriage; and
  • the ability of the supported spouse to have a job without interfering with the interests of a child in that spouse’s custody.1

1 NE ST § 42-365

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