Legal Separation and Annulment in Nebraska
Whether Nebraska offers legal separation, how it differs from divorce, and the grounds for an annulment.
Short answer: Available. A legal separation decree provides that two legally married people will live separate and apart, without ending the marriage. Neb. Rev. Stat. § 42-347(7)
| Legal separation | Available. A legal separation decree provides that two legally married people will live separate and apart, without ending the marriage. Source: Neb. Rev. Stat. § 42-347(7) |
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| Annulment | A marriage may be annulled if the marriage is prohibited by law, either spouse was impotent at the time of marriage, either spouse had a living spouse at the time of marriage, or for force or fraud. Annulments follow the same procedure as divorces, except the plaintiff only needs to live in the county where the case is filed. |
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FAQ
Can you get a legal separation in Nebraska?
Available. A legal separation decree provides that two legally married people will live separate and apart, without ending the marriage.
What are the grounds for annulment in Nebraska?
A marriage may be annulled if the marriage is prohibited by law, either spouse was impotent at the time of marriage, either spouse had a living spouse at the time of marriage, or for force or fraud. Annulments follow the same procedure as divorces, except the plaintiff only needs to live in the county where the case is filed.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.