Divorce Law in Nebraska
This page covers divorce law as it applies in Nebraska — the state and federal laws that govern it, filing deadlines, where to get help, and notable in-state decisions. For what divorce protects generally, see the national overview.
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Laws that govern divorce in Nebraska
Nebraska state law
- Chapter 27 — Courts; Rules of EvidenceNE 27 § 27-803
Cited in 145 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Chapter 27 — Courts; Rules of EvidenceNE 27 § 27-804
Cited in 65 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Chapter 27 — Courts; Rules of EvidenceNE 27 § 27-505
Cited in 25 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Chapter 42 — Households and FamiliesNE 42 § 42-347
Cited in 20 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Chapter 43 — Infants and JuvenilesNE 43 § 43-1401
Cited in 19 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Chapter 30 — Decedents' Estates; Protection of Persons and PropertyNE 30 § 30-2316
Cited in 13 court decisions on this topic's terms.
Where to go & how to get help
Government agencies and non-profit legal-help organizations for divorce in Nebraska.
Official U.S. government starting point for finding free or low-cost legal help and legal-aid programs near you.
Locate the LSC-funded legal-aid organization that serves your county for civil (non-criminal) legal problems.
Find your state or local bar association lawyer-referral service and free legal-answer programs.
Find your state attorney general to file consumer-protection, civil-rights, or other complaints.
Not legal advice. State-specific statutes, deadlines and procedures are being sourced and will appear here.