What happens after you serve your spouse divorce papers?
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What happens after you serve your spouse divorce papers?
Once you are served with divorce papers, you have two options. You can ignore the filing, in which case your divorce will proceed by default. This means the court will likely grant whatever request your spouse makes regarding the division of property and debt, child custody, child support, and alimony.
Can a spouse take everything in a divorce?
The unfortunate reality is that he/she may certainly try to take everything, or at least an unfair share. The rule is that the community property must be divided 50/50, according to “no fault” principles. Each spouse has a fiduciary duty to disclose all assets (and income, expenses and debts).
How long does it take to get divorced in Nebraska?
60 daysHow long does a divorce take in Nebraska? Once the divorce paperwork has been filed in court, it takes at least 60 days for a divorce to be final. The start to finish time of the divorce may vary depending on the caseload of the court and the availability of judges to sign the final Decree of Dissolution.
