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Nebraska Divorce Information Property Ownership For Divorce Purposes Equitable distribution state, which means the court has the authority to divide marital property in any manner which is "equitable" or "just," and not necessarily 50/50. Marital fault is not a consideration when dividing property in Nebraska. What Property is Divided? Separate property state. Only marital property is divided in a divorce. Separate property is generally 1) Property acquired before the marriage, 2) Property acquired by gift, 3) Property acquired by inheritance. Alimony At the court's discretion. Marital fault is generally not considered. Terminates upon the death of either party, and upon the receiving party's remarriage. Child Support Income shares method, which means the income of both parents is considered. Emancipation is age 19. Courts generally do not order payment of college education costs. Child Support Calculator. Child Support Enforcement The Nebraska child support enforcement agency can be found at: http://www.hhs.state.ne.us/cse/cseindex.htm Divorce Related Statutes For Nebraska Click below, then click on Chapter 42, Husband and Wife http://uniweb.legislature.ne.gov/QS/laws.php?mode=show_sta Other Resources The Divorce Financial Survival Series |