Omaha Divorce Attorneys

Helping Douglas County Residents Get Through Divorce

Divorce is not fun but it doesn’t have to be complicated, too. If you want to get through a divorce in Omaha with as few delays and obstacles as possible, come to Hope Law Firm and talk to our divorce attorneys. With 125+ years of collective practice experience and thousands of cases behind us, we have the experience, insight, knowledge, and resources you can depend on. Whether you want to file for divorce, need to respond to divorce papers, or require representation to help you through divorce proceedings that have already begun, we’re here to support you and lead the way.

Contact us online or call (515) 298-5056 to request a FREE case consultation with our Omaha divorce lawyers today.

Types of Omaha Divorce Cases We Help With

Hope Law Firm handles all sorts of divorce cases in Omaha, NE. If you want or are in a divorce, you can depend on us to help you through it, no matter how complicated or confusing things might seem right now.

Divorce can take many forms, and we can handle them all, such as:

• Contested: If you and your spouse cannot agree on all issues of your divorce, it becomes contested and may require court proceedings or litigation to reach a conclusion.
• Uncontested: If you and your spouse agree on all issues of your divorce, it becomes uncontested, which might save you both time, energy, and resources.
• Collaborative: If you want to resolve your divorce away from the court’s direct influence, talk to us about collaborative divorce, which uses negotiation and cooperation to mediate a fair divorce agreement.
• Military: Divorcing someone who is actively deployed in the military can cause complications. Even if a military spouse is not deployed, difficulties regarding military pensions and benefits can come up. For your military divorce, let us guide you from the start.
• High net worth: Your divorce could have unexpected challenges – including tax implications – if your assets have a high net worth. For example, if you own a business or more than one piece of real estate, your divorce could be considered high net worth and should be left to our legal professionals.

Is Contested or Uncontested Divorce Right for You?

No one wants to get into legal fights with their spouse in a divorce, but sometimes, it can feel unavoidable if the terms of the divorce aren’t fair. Rather than deciding if your divorce should be contested or uncontested, it is easier to consider what you want out of divorce. If everything lines up with both of your expectations, an uncontested divorce might work. If something doesn’t line up, then you should prepare for a contested divorce. In either situation, proceed with an Omaha divorce attorney from Hope Law Firm.

Who Can Get Divorced in Nebraska?

Nebraska uses no-fault divorce rules, which means you don’t have to prove that your spouse did anything “wrong” or is “at fault” to file for divorce. You can simply say that you want to end your marriage due to irreconcilable differences, like due to political differences or disagreements about the holidays. Anything can be your reason for citing irreconcilable differences.

Also, Nebraska has a one-year residency rule that requires at least one spouse to live in the state for at least one year before a divorce can be processed by a family law court. However, you can be excused from the residency requirement if you were married in Nebraska and lived in the state the entire time you were married before you file for divorce, even if you file less than one year after getting married.

Typical Divorce Process in Douglas County

The divorce process for filing for divorce in Douglas County will usually include these steps:

1. Plan your divorce: Talk to an attorney about planning your divorce and drafting the divorce petition that outlines what you want out of the divorce.
2. File the petition: Take the petition to the right court, file it, and pay any filing fees.
3. Serve the papers: Your spouse must be formally notified of the divorce through the official service of the papers, which can be handled by a process server, a Douglas County Sheriff, and other parties that your attorney can explain to you.
4. Respond to the petition: The respondent (the spouse who was served the papers) has 20 days to file a response to the petition. If no response is given, the petitioner (the spouse who served the papers) can ask the court to rule in their favor by default.
5. Negotiate: Family law judges usually require divorcing spouses to attempt to use negotiation and mediation to reach a conclusion before allowing the case to progress to an in-court lawsuit or trial.
6. Go to trial: If no amicable agreement can be reached through mediation, a trial will be the last option.
7. Hear the final decree: When a court resolves all issues between the divorcing spouses, whether the case went to trial or through mediation, it will issue its final decree to end the divorce.

Importance of Hiring a Local Divorce Attorney

When you want to file for divorce in Omaha, you should choose our local attorneys, so you can benefit from our local familiarity. We know the judges who often preside over cases in Douglas County. We are familiar with courtroom expectations, procedures, and precedents. We are also aware of any complications that can arise due to local issues, such as issues that can occur if you are divorcing a military base serving at Offutt Air Force Base outside of the city. With so much on the line, you should only choose a local team that you know will be able to quickly respond to all your questions and represent you with a genuine interest in the outcome of your case.

Talk to Your Omaha Divorce Team Today

At the Omaha law office of Hope Law Firm, Attorney Lauren Whitt often takes the lead on new divorce cases. With her focus on family law and divorce cases, she guides our clients through difficult times, not only by finding case solutions but also by providing genuine moral support. If you want help from a legal team that genuinely cares about your well-being and what your life will look like when your divorce ends, pick our law firm first.  

We would like to hear from you to see how we can help. Call our Omaha divorce lawyers at (515) 298-5056 and ask for a free, confidential consultation.

Local Resources for Divorcees in Omaha

• Douglas County District Court – Family and Juvenile Court: Your divorce case in Omaha will likely be processed by and heard at Douglas County District Court – Family and Juvenile Court, located in the Hall of Justice.
  • Address: 1701 Farnam St F2, Omaha, NE 68183
  • Hours: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday (most weeks)
  • Phone: 402-444-7004
• Women’s Center for Advancement – Omaha: The Women’s Center for Advancement – Omaha offers various forms of support for survivors of domestic violence.
  • Address: 3801 Harney St, Omaha, NE 68131
  • Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Fridays (most weeks)
  • Phone: 402-345-6555
• Support groups: If you want to talk to a support group about the troubles and stress made by going through a tough divorce, the official Douglas County District Court has compiled several local support groups that might interest you.
  • More information: Douglas County District Court – Support Groups