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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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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What Factors Does the Judge Consider When He or She Makes a Decision About Child Custody?
In most states, the usual standard that judges use in deciding child custody is the “best interests of the child”. Depending on the state you’re in, the factors that actually make up the “best interests of the child” standard may vary. There is typically no one factor that guides a judge’s custody decision; rather, the judge makes a child custody decision …
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