Filing for divorce does not automatically mean one spouse has to leave the marital home. In Nebraska, who stays in the house may depend on safety concerns, temporary court orders, protection orders, parenting arrangements, finances, and the facts of the case. This article explains what Nebraska spouses should know before changing locks, moving out, signing a lease, or making decisions that could affect custody, property division, and household expenses.

Learn how protection orders work in Nebraska, including domestic abuse, harassment, and sexual assault protection orders. This guide explains how to file, what evidence courts look for, what happens at a hearing, how long an order may last, and how protection orders can affect custody, housing, pets, firearms, and related family law issues.