You can file for divorce in Nebraska even if your spouse doesn’t want to end the marriage due to the state’s no-fault rule. If your spouse completely refuses to acknowledge a divorce petition that you file through proper channels, the court may agree to resolve the divorce as if it was uncontested.

There is no “typical” or “average” timeline for a divorce case in Douglas County or elsewhere in Nebraska because every divorce is different. However, it can be estimated that uncontested divorces might take a couple of months once the papers are first filed, but contested or complex divorces could take a year or longer.

We use competitively priced rates for our family law services at Hope Law Firm. With that said, the cost to hire a family law attorney can vary based on what needs to be done in your case. For example, cases that don’t require litigation can have lower total costs than cases that go to court multiple times.

If you are worried about losing important assets during a divorce, you should talk to our attorneys about representation during property division. We can discuss different ways to protect your assets after a divorce, too, such as updating your estate plan and beneficiaries.

If you were harmed through domestic violence, you can tell our attorneys in confidence. We can discuss getting a protective order and other ways that it might impact your divorce. For example, if it can be proven that your spouse abused you, the court will be less inclined to allow them to have primary or sole child custody.

You are typically required to file for divorce in the state you live in or the state where your spouse lives. If you live in Iowa, you can’t file for divorce in Nebraska unless your spouse lives in Nebraska, even if you commute to Omaha for work.