Understanding the divorce process -- Coping with stress during the divorce process -- Working with an attorney -- Attorneys fees and costs -- The discovery process -- Mediation and negotiation -- Emergency: when you fear your spouse -- Child custody -- Child support -- Alimony -- Division of property -- Benefits: insurance, retirement, and pensions -- Division of debts -- Taxes -- Going to court -- The appeals process -- What happens after the divorce?
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Summary
Providing accurate and objective information to help make the right decisions during a divorce in Nebraska, this guide provides answers to 360 queries such as What is the mediation process in Nebraska and is it required? How quickly can one get a divorce? Who decides who gets the cars, the pets, and the house? What actions might influence child custody? How are bills divided and paid during the divorce? How much will a divorce cost? and Will a spouse have to pay some or all attorney fees? Structured in a question-and-answer format, this divorce handbook provides clear and concise responses to help build confidence and give the peace of mind needed to meet the challenges of a divorce proceeding. This updated edition has been revised to include the new additions to Nebraska's divorce laws.