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Divorce

Laws current as of July 30, 2024

What are the grounds for divorce in Nebraska?

“Grounds” are legally acceptable reasons to get a divorce. A divorce can be granted in Nebraska if a marriage is ”irretrievably broken,” which means the marriage cannot be repaired. If one spouse denies that the marriage is broken, the judge will decide if, in fact, the marriage is broken by considering:

  1. the circumstances that caused you to file for divorce;
  2. any possibility for getting back together (reconciliation); and
  3. any other relevant factors.1

In fact, even if both spouses agree that the marriage is irretrievably broken, or if the spouse who is served with divorce papers does not deny the fact, the judge must still be the one to determine if, in fact, your marriage is broken.2

1 NE ST § 42-361(2)
2 NE ST § 42-361(1)

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