If you and your spouse can agree on key issues such as property division, parenting time, and support, an uncontested divorce may be the fastest and most affordable way to end your marriage in Nebraska. At Nebraska Legal Group, our divorce attorneys assist clients throughout Omaha and Lincoln by handling the legal paperwork, ensuring agreements meet state requirements, and helping the process move forward smoothly and with as little conflict as possible.
Uncontested Divorce in Nebraska
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What Is an Uncontested Divorce in Nebraska?
An uncontested divorce in Nebraska means both spouses are able to agree on all key terms of the divorce, including:
After the parties reach a complete agreement, an attorney prepares and files the required paperwork with the court. In many uncontested cases, the divorce can be finalized without either spouse appearing before a judge. If the couple has minor children and only one spouse is represented by an attorney, the court may require a short hearing before approving the agreement and entering the final divorce decree.
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The Difference Between Uncontested Divorce and Mediation
If you and your spouse have reached an agreement on some terms of your divorce, but would like to hire an attorney to help you resolve the remaining issues, another good option can be a Mediated Divorce. In a mediated divorce, however, the attorney acts as a neutral third party who facilitates a settlement based upon his or her understanding of Nebraska law. In a mediation, the attorney usually prepares all paperwork necessary to finalize the divorce.
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Can You Prepare Your Own Uncontested Divorce Documents?
Many couples across Nebraska successfully complete their own uncontested divorces each year. However, others run into costly delays or legal problems due to mistakes, missing information, or reliance on online “do-it-yourself” divorce services that do not account for Nebraska law.
Before deciding to prepare your own divorce paperwork instead of working with an Omaha uncontested divorce attorney, consider the following factors.
The Complexity of Your Divorce
Uncontested divorces are generally easier to manage when the marital estate is simple. Couples with limited assets and debt are often better positioned to handle the process on their own.
Divorces become more challenging when they involve issues such as:
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Child custody and parenting time
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Retirement accounts or pensions
Your Ability to Work Together
Preparing and filing uncontested divorce documents requires ongoing cooperation between spouses. While many couples manage this successfully, others find that communication breaks down during the process.
Even cases that could have settled smoothly sometimes fall apart when the parties are unable to work together long enough to complete the required paperwork correctly.
The Time and Effort Required
Although Nebraska courts provide uncontested divorce packets, those packets do not answer every question. You will still need to:
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Determine which forms apply to your situation
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Decide how certain issues should be addressed
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Ensure documents are completed and filed properly
For some people, the amount of time and effort involved is more than they expect.
Unanticipated Legal and Financial Issues
The most common problems in self-prepared uncontested divorces involve issues spouses did not anticipate, including:
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Tax consequences
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Parenting arrangements
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Retirement account division
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Handling the marital home
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Properly allocating debt
Court-provided packets generally do not explain how to draft enforcement provisions or plan for future disputes, which can result in avoidable complications later.
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If you have questions or want help ensuring your uncontested divorce is handled correctly, you can speak with our Lincoln divorce attorneys or Omaha divorce attorneys to learn how Nebraska Legal Group can assist you.
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We Love Handling Uncontested and Mediated Divorces
If these types of divorces result in far lower legal fees – and they do – then why does our firm love doing them? The answer is they give us an opportunity to make a real difference in our clients’ lives, to get cases resolved quickly, and to provide our services affordably. We also happen to be darn good at handling these types of cases!
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long do uncontested divorces take?
An uncontested divorce is beneficial for clients largely due to the speed at which a case can start and end. If the divorce is uncontested (you and your spouse agree to divorce AND on all the main issues AND are prepared to sign the paperwork to this effect), you can be granted a divorce around two months later.
How do uncontested divorces work?
Uncontested divorces can be done with or without lawyers. If lawyers are involved, one lawyer usually prepares documents that reflect the agreements of the parties. Some additional negotiation is often done, then the parties sign and file the documents, resulting in a final decree of divorce being issued by the court. The same process is followed in cases without attorneys, except the parties themselves, rather than the attorneys prepare the documents, which are often obtained online or from the courthouse.
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Lincoln Office
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Lincoln, NE 68510