How Are Marital Debt, Property Values, and Alimony Handled in a Nebraska Divorce?
Paying down a marital loan while your Nebraska divorce is pending doesn't automatically mean dollar-for-dollar credit when the property is divided. This post explains how Nebraska courts classify, value, and divide property and debt, why the valuation date can matter, and how alimony is decided. We also walk through a new Nebraska Court of Appeals memorandum opinion, Haacke v. Haacke, and what it does and doesn't mean. We close with what to gather before you talk with a lawyer and why it's important to keep following temporary orders while your case is pending.
If a Business Was Owned Before the Marriage, Does the Other Spouse Get Half of Its Growth in a Nebraska Divorce?
If one spouse owned a business before the marriage, its growth during the marriage is not automatically divided and not automatically protected. Nebraska courts look at what the business was worth when the marriage began, whether it increased in value, what caused the increase, and who can prove each piece. This post walks through two 2026 Nebraska Court of Appeals decisions, Jeffers and McReynolds, explaining why company tax returns did not establish appreciation in one case. It also covers how courts approach valuing a closely held business and what to preserve before you talk with a lawyer.
Can Repeated Unwanted Texts and Emails Lead to a Harassment Protection Order in Nebraska?
Can a flood of texts and emails lead to a harassment protection order in Nebraska? Sometimes, but there's no message-count rule. Courts look at the whole pattern: timing, content, requests to stop, threats, and whether the messages served any legitimate purpose. We walk through a recent Nebraska Court of Appeals decision involving a family conflict after a marriage ended. We also explain how the 2025 and 2026 statutory changes affect older guidance, and share practical steps for anyone receiving unwanted messages or served with an order.
Can One Parent Receive Primary Physical Custody in Nebraska When Both Parents Are Fit?
A Nebraska court can find both parents fit and still place primary physical custody with one of them. In a September 2026 memorandum opinion, the Nebraska Court of Appeals affirmed exactly that result where the parents lived about an hour apart and the child had significant school and therapy needs. This article explains what the decision does and does not mean, how Nebraska's best-interests statute changed in July 2026, why temporary orders do not control the final decree, and what the same opinion says about time-limited alimony for a long-term homemaker.
How Are Personal Injury Settlements and Income Tax Debts Divided in a Nebraska Divorce?
A recent Nebraska Court of Appeals decision shows why financial records matter in divorce. In Bennett v. Bennett, the court addressed how personal injury settlement proceeds, commingled funds, valuation dates, and income tax debt may be handled as part of Nebraska property division. The key takeaway is not that every case will be treated the same, but that classification and tracing matter. If settlement funds, tax debts, separate accounts, or marital debt are part of your divorce, it is important to understand what documents may help the court determine what is marital, what may be nonmarital, and what can actually be proven.
What Happens If I Can’t Pay My Nebraska Divorce Settlement While an Appeal Is Pending?
Appealing a Nebraska divorce decree does not automatically pause payment obligations. Based on the Nebraska Court of Appeals’ memorandum opinion in McReynolds v. McReynolds, this article explains why equalization payments, attorney-fee awards, and other financial obligations may remain enforceable during an appeal unless proper supersedeas or stay procedures are followed. It also discusses how Nebraska courts may evaluate “inability to pay,” why valuable non-cash assets can matter, and what steps a person should consider before missing a court-ordered divorce payment deadline.
What Is Pebley v. Pebley and Why Does It Matter for Nebraska Divorce Cases?
Divorce cases are rarely decided by who tells the better story. In Pebley v. Pebley (2026), the Nebraska Court of Appeals made that clear—showing how custody decisions, premarital property claims, and large equalization payments actually rise or fall in real cases. This article breaks down what the court did, why it mattered, and what Nebraska parents and spouses need to understand before walking into court.
What does Klahn v. Klahn tell us about modifying parenting time and child support in Nebraska?
In Klahn v. Klahn (2025), the Nebraska Court of Appeals clarified when judges can modify parenting time and child support—and when they can’t. The case explains limits on redefining parenting plans, reducing daily phone calls, and choosing the correct child support worksheet.
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