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NE Code § 42-118 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 42 - Households and Families|42-118 - Marriages; when voidable.

42-118.  Marriages; when voidable.In case of a marriage solemnized when either of the parties is under the age of legal consent, if they shall separate during such nonage, and not cohabit together afterwards, or in case the consent of one of the parties was obtained by force or fraud, and there shall have been no subsequently voluntary cohabitation of the parties, the marriage shall be deemed voidable.Source   R.S.1866, c. 16, § 2, p. 128;   R.S.1913, § 1557;   C.S.1922, § 1506;   C.S.1929, § 42-118;   R.S.1943, § 42-118. Annotations  Fraud sufficient to vitiate a marriage must go to the essence of the marriage relation. Zutavern v. Zutavern, 155 Neb. 395, 52 N.W.2d 254 (1952). Marriage may be set aside for fraud. Hudson v. Hudson, 151 Neb. 210, 36 N.W.2d 851 (1949). In annulment suit, plaintiff must not only show consent obtained by force or fraud but must prove that there was no subsequent voluntary cohabitation of the parties. Kanaly v. Bronson, 97 Neb. 322, 149 N.W. 781 (1914). Father of minor who brings suit to annul marriage of son under age is not liable for child support. Caulk v. Caulk, 91 Neb. 638, 136 N.W. 845 (1912). Disparity in age of the contracting parties is not one of the statutory causes for annulment. Kutch v. Kutch, 85 Neb. 702, 124 N.W. 108 (1909). Where marriage is annulled for nonage of male, it is proper to make order for support of wife and child. Willits v. Willits, 76 Neb. 228, 107 N.W. 379 (1906).
NE Code § 42-204 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 42 - Households and Families|42-204 - Married woman; marriage solemnized out of state; property rights.

42-204.  Married woman; marriage solemnized out of state; property rights.Any woman who shall have been married out of this state shall, if her husband afterwards becomes a resident of this state, enjoy all the rights as to property which she may have acquired by the laws of any other state, territory or country, or which she may have acquired by virtue of any marriage contract or settlement made out of this state.Source   Laws 1871, § 5, p. 68;   R.S.1913, § 1563;   C.S.1922, § 1512;   C.S.1929, § 42-204;   R.S.1943, § 42-204.
NE Code § 42-205 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 42 - Households and Families|42-205 - Sections, how construed.

42-205.  Sections, how construed.Nothing contained in sections 42-201 to 42-205 shall invalidate any marriage settlement or contract.Source   Laws 1871, § 6, p. 68;   R.S.1913, § 1564;   C.S.1922, § 1513;   C.S.1929, § 42-205;   R.S.1943, § 42-205.
NE Code § 42-206 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 42 - Households and Families|42-206 - Debts of wife contracted before marriage; husband not liable.

42-206.  Debts of wife contracted before marriage; husband not liable.The property of the husband shall not be liable for any debts contracted by the wife before marriage.Source   Laws 1877, § 1, p. 33;   R.S.1913, § 1565;   C.S.1922, § 1514;   C.S.1929, § 42-206;   R.S.1943, § 42-206. Annotations Husband, separated from wife and paying temporary alimony, is not liable for necessaries furnished wife. Wise Memorial Hospital Assn. v. Peyton, 99 Neb. 48, 154 N.W. 838 (1915).
NE Code § 42-207 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 42 - Households and Families|42-207 - Married woman; not bound by covenant in joint deed.

42-207.  Married woman; not bound by covenant in joint deed.A married woman shall not be bound by any covenant in a joint deed of herself and husband.Source   R.S.1866, c. 43, § 53, p. 291;   R.S.1913, § 1566;   C.S.1922, § 1515;   C.S.1929, § 42-207;   R.S.1943, § 42-207. Annotations  Wife joining with husband in conveyance of his property, in order to release her interest in same, is not liable in damages for breach of covenants of warranty. Pauley v. Knouse, 109 Neb. 716, 192 N.W. 195 (1923). Wife is not liable on covenants in mortgage which she signed to release dower rights. Pochin v. Conley, 74 Neb. 429, 104 N.W. 878 (1905). Wife is liable on covenant of warranty on conveyance of separate estate, though husband joins. Real v. Hollister, 17 Neb. 661, 24 N.W. 333 (1885).
NE Code § 42-341 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 42 - Households and Families|42-341 - Decree of another jurisdiction; no force or effect; when.

42-341.  Decree of another jurisdiction; no force or effect; when.A divorce from the bonds of matrimony obtained in another jurisdiction shall be of no force or effect in this state, if both parties to the marriage were domiciled in this state at the time the proceeding for the divorce was commenced except as provided in section 30-2353.Source   Laws 1949, c. 124, § 1, p. 331;   Laws 1975, LB 481, § 29.  Annotations  Dominican Republic divorce decree involving Nebraska domiciliaries held of no effect and not entitled to comity. Weber v. Weber, 200 Neb. 659, 265 N.W.2d 436 (1978). This section does not contravene full faith and credit clause of federal Constitution. Zenker v. Zenker, 161 Neb. 200, 72 N.W.2d 809 (1955). Divorce obtained in foreign state is of no force and effect in this state if both parties were domiciled in this state at the time the proceeding was commenced. Yost v. Yost, 161 Neb. 164, 72 N.W.2d 689 (1955).
NE Code § 42-342 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 42 - Households and Families|42-342 - Residence; prima facie evidence.

42-342.  Residence; prima facie evidence.Proof that a person obtaining a divorce from the bonds of matrimony in another jurisdiction was (1) domiciled in this state within twelve months prior to the commencement of the proceeding therefor, and resumed residence in this state within eighteen months after the date of his departure therefrom, or (2) at all times after his departure from this state, and until his return maintained a place of residence within this state, shall be prima facie evidence that the person was domiciled in this state when the divorce proceeding was commenced.Source  Laws 1949, c. 124, § 2, p. 331. Annotations Rule as to prima facie evidence applied to Florida decree. Yost v. Yost, 161 Neb. 164, 72 N.W.2d 689 (1955).
NE Code § 42-343 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 42 - Households and Families|42-343 - Sections, how construed.

42-343.  Sections, how construed.Sections 42-341 to 42-344 shall be so interpreted and construed as to effectuate their general purpose to make uniform the law of those states which enact them.Source  Laws 1949, c. 124, § 3, p. 331.
NE Code § 42-344 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 42 - Households and Families|42-344 - Act, how cited.

42-344.  Act, how cited.Sections 42-341 to 42-344 may be cited as the Uniform Divorce Recognition Act.Source  Laws 1949, c. 124, § 4, p. 332.
NE Code § 42-345 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 42 - Households and Families|42-345 - Decree of divorce; prior to August 27, 1951; validity.

42-345.  Decree of divorce; prior to August 27, 1951; validity.When any district court in this state shall have entered of record a decree of divorce prior to August 27, 1951, it shall be conclusively presumed that the decree, and all instruments and proceedings in connection therewith, are valid in all respects, notwithstanding some defect or defects as may appear on the face of the record or the absence of any record of such court, unless an action is brought within two years from August 27, 1951, attacking the validity thereof.Source  Laws 1951, c. 122, § 1, p. 536.
NE Code § 42-346 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 42 - Households and Families|42-346 - Decree of divorce; validity.

42-346.  Decree of divorce; validity.When any district court in this state has entered a decree of divorce after August 27, 1951, and when any county court in this state has entered a decree of divorce on or after October 1, 1997, it shall be conclusively presumed that the decree, and all instruments and proceedings in connection therewith are valid in all respects, notwithstanding some defect or defects as may appear on the face of the record or the absence of any record of such court, unless an action is brought within two years from the entry of such decree of divorce attacking the validity thereof.Source   Laws 1951, c. 122, § 2, p. 536;   Laws 1996, LB 1296, § 9.
NE Code § 42-348 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 42 - Households and Families|42-348 - Proceedings; where brought; transfer of proceedings; orders; how treated.

42-348.  Proceedings; where brought; transfer of proceedings; orders; how treated.All proceedings under sections 42-347 to 42-381 shall be brought in the district court of the county in which one of the parties resides. Proceedings may be transferred to a separate juvenile court or county court sitting as a juvenile court which has acquired jurisdiction pursuant to section 43-2,113. Certified copies of orders filed with the clerk of the court pursuant to such section shall be treated in the same manner as similar orders issued by the court.Source   Laws 1972, LB 820, § 2;   Laws 1985, Second Spec. Sess., LB 7, § 9;   Laws 1996, LB 1296, § 10;   Laws 1997, LB 229, § 8.  Annotations  If one of the parties to a dissolution action has had a Nebraska domicile for the duration prescribed by section 42-349, a party may commence a dissolution action under this section in the county where one of the parties lives and is not required to commence the action in the domiciliary county of either party to the dissolution action. Huffman v. Huffman, 232 Neb. 742, 441 N.W.2d 899 (1989). A district court cannot acquire jurisdiction over dissolution of marriage proceedings unless one of the parties is a resident of the county in which the court is located at the time the original petition is filed. Small v. Small, 229 Neb. 344, 427 N.W.2d 42 (1988).
NE Code § 42-350 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 42 - Households and Families|42-350 - Legal separation; amendment of pleadings; when.

42-350.  Legal separation; amendment of pleadings; when.If a complaint for legal separation is filed before residence requirements for dissolution of marriage have been complied with, either party, upon complying with such requirements, may amend his or her pleadings to request a dissolution of marriage, and notice of such amendment shall be given in the same manner as for an original action under sections 42-347 to 42-381.Source   Laws 1972, LB 820, § 4;   Laws 1997, LB 229, § 10;  Laws 2004, LB 1207, § 19.  Annotations After residency requirement has been satisfied, dissolution of marriage may be requested by amendment. Ashley v. Ashley, 191 Neb. 824, 217 N.W.2d 926 (1974).
NE Code § 42-352 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 42 - Households and Families|42-352 - Proceedings; complaint; filing; service.

42-352.  Proceedings; complaint; filing; service.A proceeding under sections 42-347 to 42-381 shall be commenced by filing a complaint in the district court. The proceeding may be heard by the county court or the district court as provided in section 25-2740. Summons shall be served upon the other party to the marriage by personal service or in the manner provided in section 25-517.02.Source   Laws 1972, LB 820, § 6;   Laws 1983, LB 447, § 46;   Laws 1984, LB 845, § 25;   Laws 1996, LB 1296, § 12;   Laws 1997, LB 229, § 12;  Laws 2004, LB 1207, § 20.  Annotations  A district court had jurisdiction to dissolve a parties' marriage where the plaintiff satisfied procedural due process by complying with the process service requirements for dissolution proceedings under this section and also satisfied Nebraska residency requirements. Metzler v. Metzler, 25 Neb. App. 757, 913 N.W.2d 733 (2018). Action to modify alimony obligation must satisfy the requirements of this section. Osborn v. Osborn, 4 Neb. App. 802, 550 N.W.2d 58 (1996).
NE Code § 42-353 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 42 - Households and Families|42-353 - Complaint; contents.

42-353.  Complaint; contents.The pleadings required by sections 42-347 to 42-381 shall be governed by the rules of pleading in civil actions promulgated under section 25-801.01. The complaint shall include the following:(1) The name and address of the plaintiff and his or her attorney, except that a plaintiff who is living in an undisclosed location because of safety concerns is only required to disclose the county and state of his or her residence and, in such case, shall provide an alternative address for the mailing of notice;(2) The name and address, if known, of the defendant;(3) The date and place of marriage;(4) The name and year of birth of each child whose custody or welfare may be affected by the proceedings and whether (a) a parenting plan as provided in the Parenting Act has been developed and (b) child custody, parenting time, visitation, or other access or child support is a contested issue;(5) If the plaintiff is a party to any other pending action for divorce, separation, or dissolution of marriage, a statement as to where such action is pending;(6) Reference to any existing restraining orders, protection orders, or criminal no-contact orders regarding any party to the proceedings;(7) A statement of the relief sought by the plaintiff, including adjustment of custody, property, and support rights; and(8) An allegation that the marriage is irretrievably broken if the complaint is for dissolution of marriage or an allegation that the two persons who have been legally married shall thereafter live separate and apart if the complaint is for a legal separation.Source   Laws 1972, LB 820, § 7;   Laws 1997, LB 229, § 13;  Laws 2004, LB 1207, § 21;  Laws 2007, LB221, § 1;  Laws 2007, LB554, § 30;  Laws 2008, LB1014, § 29;  Laws 2012, LB899, § 1. Cross References   Complaint, include whether to be heard by county or district court, see section 25-2740.  Parenting Act, see section 43-2920. Annotations  The mere pendency of another action does not necessarily ipso facto require that a demurrer be sustained and the second action dismissed. Miller v. Miller, 213 Neb. 219, 328 N.W.2d 210 (1982). Where a petition for dissolution of marriage was filed in the maiden name of a woman who had never adopted the surname of her husband and the parties were otherwise entitled to a decree of dissolution it was error for the trial court to refuse to enter the decree in the maiden name of the wife. Simmons v. O'Brien, 201 Neb. 778, 272 N.W.2d 273 (1978). Because the husband's complaint contained each of the allegations required by this section, he stated a claim upon which the district court could grant relief, and the court erred in granting the wife's motion to dismiss for failure to state a claim. Metzler v. Metzler, 25 Neb. App. 757, 913 N.W.2d 733 (2018).
NE Code § 42-355 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 42 - Households and Families|42-355 - Defendant; proper service or appearance.

42-355.  Defendant; proper service or appearance.No marriage shall be dissolved or legal separation decreed unless the defendant has been properly served with process or entered an appearance in the case.Source   Laws 1972, LB 820, § 9;   Laws 1983, LB 447, § 48;  Laws 2004, LB 1207, § 22.
NE Code § 42-356 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 42 - Households and Families|42-356 - Hearings.

42-356.  Hearings.Hearings shall be held in open court upon the oral testimony of witnesses or upon the depositions of such witnesses taken as in other actions. The court may in its discretion close the hearing and may restrict the availability of the evidence or bill of exceptions.Source  Laws 1972, LB 820, § 10. Annotations  Notice and hearing required to modify custody of child except where court retained custody in original order. Brandl v. Brandl, 197 Neb. 778, 251 N.W.2d 155 (1977). This section does not prohibit a trial court from allowing one of the parties, who is imprisoned and not permitted to personally attend, to appear by telephone during a final hearing held in open court upon the oral testimony of witnesses. Conn v. Conn, 13 Neb. App. 472, 695 N.W.2d 674 (2005). In matters pertaining to dissolution, such as custody, hearings shall be held in open court upon the oral testimony of witnesses or upon the depositions of such witnesses taken as in other actions. Where a modification of custody is concerned, a judicial determination of the best interests of the children must be based on evidence preserved in the record. Burns v. Burns, 2 Neb. App. 795, 514 N.W.2d 848 (1994).
NE Code § 42-358.01 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 42 - Households and Families|42-358.01 - Delinquent support order payments; records.

42-358.01.  Delinquent support order payments; records.Records of delinquencies in support order payments shall be kept by the Title IV-D Division of the Department of Health and Human Services or by the clerks of the district courts pursuant to their responsibilities under law.Source   Laws 1975, LB 212, § 3;  Laws 2000, LB 972, § 10;  Laws 2007, LB296, § 57.
NE Code § 42-358.03 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 42 - Households and Families|42-358.03 - Permanent child support payments; failure to pay; work release program.

42-358.03.  Permanent child support payments; failure to pay; work release program.Any person found guilty of contempt of court for failure to pay permanent child support payments and imprisoned therefor shall be committed to a court-supervised work release program. Ninety percent of earnings realized from such program shall be applied to payment of delinquencies in support payments minus appropriate deductions for the cost of work release.Source  Laws 1975, LB 212, § 5.
NE Code § 42-358.04 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 42 - Households and Families|42-358.04 - Delinquent permanent child support payments; remarriage; effect.

42-358.04.  Delinquent permanent child support payments; remarriage; effect.Remarriage of the person entitled to collect under a permanent child support decree shall not work to cut off delinquent payments due under such decree.Source  Laws 1975, LB 212, § 6.
NE Code § 42-358.05 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 42 - Households and Families|42-358.05 - Child or spousal support; performance of decree; court powers.

42-358.05.  Child or spousal support; performance of decree; court powers.After a hearing on the issue, the court may order immediate implementation of income withholding pursuant to the Income Withholding for Child Support Act or require the posting of a bond at the time that a temporary or permanent child support or spousal support decree is issued to insure performance of the decree.Source   Laws 1975, LB 212, § 7;   Laws 1985, Second Spec. Sess., LB 7, § 12.  Cross References  Income Withholding for Child Support Act, see section 43-1701.
NE Code § 42-358.06 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 42 - Households and Families|42-358.06 - Delinquent permanent child or spousal support payments; lien.

42-358.06.  Delinquent permanent child or spousal support payments; lien.A lien upon the property of one who is delinquent in permanent child or spousal support payments may be instituted and enforced according to the terms of section 42-371.Source   Laws 1975, LB 212, § 8;   Laws 1985, Second Spec. Sess., LB 7, § 13.
NE Code § 42-358.07 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 42 - Households and Families|42-358.07 - Clerk of the district court; nonperformance of duties; removal from office.

42-358.07.  Clerk of the district court; nonperformance of duties; removal from office.Any clerk of the district court who fails to perform his or her duties under sections 42-358 to 42-358.07 or the Income Withholding for Child Support Act shall be removed from office after conviction for such offense.Source   Laws 1975, LB 212, § 9;   Laws 1985, Second Spec. Sess., LB 7, § 14.  Cross References  Income Withholding for Child Support Act, see section 43-1701.
NE Code § 42-358.08 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 42 - Households and Families|42-358.08 - Information regarding absent parent; duty to furnish; enforcement.

42-358.08.  Information regarding absent parent; duty to furnish; enforcement.Notwithstanding any other provision of law regarding the confidentiality of records and when not prohibited by the federal Privacy Act of 1974, Public Law 93-579, as amended, each department and agency of state, county, and city government and each employer or other payor as defined in section 43-1709 shall, upon request, furnish to any court-appointed individuals, the county attorney, any authorized attorney, or the Department of Health and Human Services an absent parent's address, social security number, amount of income, health insurance information, and employer's name and address for the exclusive purpose of establishing and collecting child or spousal support. Information so obtained shall be used for no other purpose. This section may be enforced by filing a court action.Source   Laws 1976, LB 926, § 2;   Laws 1985, Second Spec. Sess., LB 7, § 15;   Laws 1994, LB 1224, § 44;   Laws 1996, LB 1044, § 100;   Laws 1996, LB 1296, § 14;   Laws 1997, LB 229, § 15;   Laws 1997, LB 307, § 17.
NE Code § 42-359 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 42 - Households and Families|42-359 - Applications for spousal support or alimony; financial statements.

42-359.  Applications for spousal support or alimony; financial statements.Applications for spousal support or alimony shall be accompanied by a statement of the applicant's financial condition and, to the best of his or her knowledge, a statement of the other party's financial condition. Such other party may file his or her statement, if he or she so desires, and shall do so if ordered by the court. Statements shall be under oath and shall show income from salary or other sources, assets, debts and payments thereon, living expenses, and other relevant information. Required forms for financial statements may be furnished by the court.Source   Laws 1972, LB 820, § 13;  Laws 2007, LB554, § 31;  Laws 2008, LB1014, § 31. Annotations The filing of a financial statement as required under this section is waived if the parties proceed without objection to hearing and trial without such filing. Danielson v. Danielson, 204 Neb. 776, 285 N.W.2d 494 (1979).
NE Code § 42-360 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 42 - Households and Families|42-360 - Reconciliation; transfer of action; when; counseling; costs.

42-360.  Reconciliation; transfer of action; when; counseling; costs.No decree shall be entered under sections 42-347 to 42-381 unless the court finds that every reasonable effort to effect reconciliation has been made. Proceedings filed pursuant to sections 42-347 to 42-381 shall be subject to transfer to a conciliation court pursuant to section 42-822 or 42-823, in counties where such a court has been established. In counties having no conciliation court, the court hearing proceedings under sections 42-347 to 42-381 may refer the parties to qualified marriage counselors or family service agencies, or other persons or agencies determined by the court to be qualified to provide conciliation services, if the court finds that there appears to be some reasonable possibility of a reconciliation being effected. In no case shall the court order marriage counseling upon the request of only one of the parties to the dissolution or his or her attorney. If both parties agree to attend counseling but do not agree on an assignment of the costs of such counseling, the court, after receiving an application for such costs and upon a showing that the parties cannot agree on an assignment of such costs, shall assign such costs in a temporary or permanent order.Source   Laws 1972, LB 820, § 14;   Laws 1984, LB 845, § 27;   Laws 1997, LB 229, § 16.  Annotations It is only when there exists a reasonable possibility of reconciliation that the statutes require efforts be made to effect it. Condreay v. Condreay, 190 Neb. 513, 209 N.W.2d 357 (1973).