Husker Law offers flat rate attorney fees of $600 for uncontested divorces without children and $850 for uncontested divorces with children. But what is an uncontested divorce? Uncontested, for the purposes of meeting the requirements of our flat rate attorney fee offer, means that you and your spouse have already agreed between the two of you, […]
How Can I Get Divorced for less than $1,000
Husker Law offers a flat rate on most uncontested divorces. We offer a flat-rate retainer of $600 for most uncontested divorces without children, rather than paying a down payment retainer on attorney fees and then continuing to pay hourly. If you have children, then your case will require more work; the flat rate for cases with […]
What Information Should I Take to My Initial Divorce Consult
Our firm will meet with you for a free initial divorce consultation. This consultation can be done in person or over the phone. You do not need to bring anything in order to discuss your case with us; however, the majority of our new clients have done their research and they are confident that we […]
Divorce – Should I File First or Wait For My Spouse?
This question is presented quite often during consults with our clients. Individuals considering filing for divorce want to know if there are any advantages to filing the action prior to their spouse doing the same. Every situation is different, however, these are some things to keep in mind if you are the first to file: […]
Wait a minute, can the court even hear my case?
Subject Matter Jurisdiction v. Personal Jurisdiction Taking a quick trip back to Civil Procedure 101, in order for an individual to bring a case before the court, the court must have jurisdiction. Jurisdiction is defined as the power and authority constitutionally conferred, or existing, upon a court or judge to pronounce the sentence of the law, […]
Basic Divorce Procedure in Nebraska: Part II
After the initial pleadings have been filed and personal service has been effectuated, it is time to move on to the agreements. If the parties to the action have any minor children, they must first complete a basic level parenting education course. The Nebraska Supreme Court has been kind enough to offer a multitude of […]
Basic Divorce Procedure in Nebraska: Part I
Despite what Hollywood would have you believe, your divorce action does not have to cost you tens of thousands of dollars or last for months, or even years, on end. Provided the parties agree to dissolve the marriage, the process can actually be accomplished in a short period time with very limited court involvement and financial […]