Uncontested Divorce Nebraska

At Gorden Law, LLC, we understand how emotionally and financially draining the divorce process can be. Many clients come to us wanting a fast and cost-effective resolution that avoids unnecessary court involvement. With more than two decades of experience in family law, we’ve guided countless individuals through the process of uncontested divorce with confidence and clarity. Whether you and your spouse are mostly in agreement or need help finalizing a few key terms, we know how to identify issues early and create thorough, court-approved agreements.

Nebraska Uncontested Divorce

In Nebraska, divorce law operates under a “no-fault” system. That means a spouse doesn’t need to prove wrongdoing like infidelity or abuse for the court to grant a divorce. Legally, the desire of one spouse to end the marriage is enough and neither spouse can “contest” the divorce being granted. Therefore the commonly used term “uncontested divorce” is somewhat of a misnomer. However, if you and your spouse believe you do or can agree on every single issue that must be included in your divorce, then you may have a divorce that is uncontested in the sense that it is agreed upon and does not require the Court to make decisions that impact your future.

To determine if you and your spouse will have an “uncontested divorce” you will need to be sure that all issues below are fully agreed upon or do not apply to your divorce:

• Who will stay in the house and what the house is worth
• How retirement and investment accounts will be valued and divided
• The schools, doctors, religion, extracurricular activities, etc. chosen for your child(ren)
• Support amounts for child support, spousal support
• Division of expenses for your children, such as medical, childcare, extracurricular activities
• How to value and divide any owned business, professional practice, or farming operations
• Valuation and division of vehicles
• Etc.

Oftentimes, when a married couple is divorcing, communication is difficult and opportunities for misunderstandings are abundant. Sometimes spouses make informal agreements prior to filing for divorce and then change their mind after understanding how Nebraska laws apply and what is possible for a court to do in their circumstances.

Even when spouses truly agree on all issues, legal guidance is important because a court must approve those agreements to make them enforceable and finalize the divorce. Property divisions are never modifiable after the Decree except in very rare and extreme cases of fraud, so a simple mistake can have permanent consequences. Even though custody and parenting time are modifiable due to changes in the future, the standard for what types of changes are significant and material enough to warrant modification can be difficult to meet. It is much less expensive and stressful to invest in legal assistance and do things correctly the first time. If you and your spouse are able to agree on all issues that must be included in your divorce, there may be no need for litigation and limited scope representation may be appropriate.

Why We Are The Right Team For Your Divorce

Choosing the right legal team for your divorce matters. At Gorden Law, LLC, we start our process with a strategy session where we walk potential clients through our different levels of service, including limited scope representation where litigation is unlikely. In these cases, we offer a level of service focused on helping clients make sure all of their agreements are included and drafting documents that will make those agreements enforceable. If not all issues are truly uncontested, we offer service levels that properly use the court system in an efficient manner to move toward resolution even with disputed issues. Our flat fee packages help ensure that clients are not surprised by the required financial investment at each level and know exactly what our lawyers will and will not handle at each level of representation.

Take The First Step With Confidence

Regardless of the tenor of your divorce, Gorden Law can help guide you through the process. Contact us today for a strategy session and take control of your next chapter.