When is Spousal Support or Alimony Awarded in Nebraska?
A Nebraska Court will grant alimony as may be reasonable, having regard for the circumstances of the parties, duration of the marriage, a history of the contributions to the marriage by each …
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What are the Grounds for Divorce in Nebraska
In Nebraska, a divorce may be granted if there was an irretrievable breakdown of the marriage relationship. (Nebraska Revised Statutes Chapter 42, Section 361)
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Do I Need a Lawyer to Establish or Enforce a Child Support Order?
Every state has child support agencies that are set up to help you establish and enforce a child support order. By filling out a short application and submitting a copy of your support order, if one already exists, you easily can enlist the help of your local child support office. These offices offer free child support services to people who receive public assistance, such as …
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What is the Difference Between a Same-Sex Marriage, a Domestic Partnership, and a Civil Union?
Under current law, same-sex marriages are legal in three states – Iowa, Massachusetts and Connecticut. Vermont has also approved same-sex marriages and they will become legal on September 1, 2009. Same-sex marriages were legal for about five months in California, but now are not legal; of course, this development leaves many questions as to the status of the marriages that …
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