Email:
info@nebraskalegalgroup.com
Omaha Office
Phone:
402.509.7033
Address:
Two Old Mill, 10855 West Dodge Rd
Suite 240
Omaha, NE 68154
Lincoln Office
Phone:
531.248.5050
Address:
6940 O Street
Suite 314
Lincoln, NE 68510
Who Keeps the Family Home in a Divorce?
Nebraska Is an Equitable Distribution State
Property isn’t split 50/50 in a Nebraska divorce. Instead, the court aims for what’s fair based on each spouse’s situation. That includes factors like income, contributions to the marriage, and who has custody of the kids. The court focuses on what is fair, not necessarily what is equal, when deciding who keeps the house.
You Must Qualify to Keep the House
Wanting the house isn’t enough—you need to prove you can refinance the mortgage in your name alone. Your ability to qualify can depend on factors like income, child support, and alimony. At Nebraska Legal Group, we begin this process early to give you the strongest chance of achieving a favorable result.
Equity Must Be Divided
If one spouse keeps the house, the equity must still be split fairly. This is usually done through a cash-out refinance or by awarding other assets (like retirement funds) to the other spouse. The home's value must be determined, either by mutual agreement or through a court decision.
What Our Clients Have to Say
I cannot recommend Meagan Spomer, Britanny Canales, and their team highly enough. From the very beginning, they handled my divorce case with professionalism, compassion, and exceptional attention to detail.Meagan provided clear, confident legal guidance and always made sure I understood my options. Britanny was consistently responsive, organized, and incredibly helpful, keeping everything on track and easing a lot of the stress that comes with such a difficult process. The entire team worked seamlessly together and treated me with respect and care the whole way through.What stood out most was how supported I felt—not just as a client, but as a person going through a challenging chapter. They were prompt, thorough, and always willing to answer questions or explain things in a way that made sense.Thanks to their expertise and dedication, I achieved a positive outcome and felt confident in every step of the process. I’m truly grateful for their help and would absolutely recommend them to anyone needing a reliable and compassionate legal team.
McVea McVea
6/29/2026
Treated me very well very good
Cole Halford
6/29/2026
Augustine is an exceptional attorney. He is knowledgeable, responsive, and genuinely cares about his clients. He took the time to explain everything clearly, always made himself available to answer questions, and guided me through the process with confidence and compassion.Beyond his legal expertise, he is simply a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend Augustine to anyone looking for an attorney who is both highly skilled and truly invested in helping his clients.
Sarah Richards
6/10/2026