Feeling stuck living with your spouse during a divorce? You’re not alone. In Nebraska, it’s common for one spouse to refuse to move out or cooperate with selling the home, leaving both people living in tension and uncertainty. The good news is that you don’t have to wait until the divorce is finalized to fix the situation. Nebraska courts can issue Temporary Orders granting exclusive possession of the home, setting financial expectations, and protecting parenting time while the case moves forward. If the living situation has become unworkable, there are legal options to help you create space, stability, and a path forward — even when your spouse refuses to cooperate

Gray divorce—when couples over 50 separate—is on the rise, and adult children often feel the aftershocks. From grief and questions about family identity to worries about finances and caregiving, the impact runs deep. This post explores research highlighted by BBC Future and explains how Nebraska law handles property division, alimony, and estate planning in late-in-life divorces.

Many people stay in marriages because they feel they’ve invested too much time, money, or effort to leave. This is known as the “sunken cost fallacy,” and in Nebraska family law it often keeps people trapped in unhealthy relationships. This blog explains how Nebraska’s no-fault divorce laws, equitable division of the marital estate, child custody standards, and alimony rules apply when you’re considering separation. If you feel stuck, understanding your legal rights can help you make decisions based on your future—not just your past.