Legal Separation

Most couples go straight to divorce when they decide to end their marriages, but there are many benefits that a legal separation can offer. It's important to understand what a legal separation can and cannot do for you so you are as informed as possible moving...

Legal separations may not be as common as divorce, but they can be a definite option for couples who aren't sure they are ready to fully end their marriage for whatever reason. A legal separation has many benefits, and some couples may even choose to reconcile during...

Even if you and your spouse are splitting up, you may still want to be very involved in your child's life. This isn't something that you should lose just because the relationship didn't work out. Many experts have shown that both parents need to be involved for the...

A new study presented this year to the American Sociological Association revealed that women are more likely than their males spouses to file for divorce, and one reason for this appears to be that women are not as satisfied with their marriages as their spouses. The...

If you and your spouse split up in Nebraska, but you don't officially want to get divorced -- perhaps hoping that the situation will resolve itself in time -- things can get very complicated. Rather than just going your separate ways for a time, you may want to seek...

When your marriage isn't working out, you have four options to choose from in Nebraska. The first option is that you can stay married and try to hash things out. The second option is that you can be legally separated. The third option is that you can get a divorce....

When you discover that your marriage isn't working out but aren't ready to divorce right away, there is another option you can choose. You can opt to go through a legal separation. If you choose to utilize this option, a mediator might help you and your ex to work...

Many couples in Nebraska may be considering separating but aren't certain they want to file for divorce. Married couples can file legal separation in Nebraska. This is not the same as a divorce, as the couple is considered legally married.A legal separation can be...

A celebrity couple recently announced its "conscious uncoupling" to the world. Whether it was a new psycho-babble buzzword or a pithy encapsulation of a conscious trend to ease the pain of a marital breakup, half of all marriages are still ending in divorce. Many...

The state of Nebraska has its share of family law issues. Inherent in dealing with marriage, legal separations or divorce, mediation may be the best way to provide for children with special needs.A new law signed by Gov. Dave Heineman attempts to address common...