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Dissolution of marriage is generally another term for divorce—but in some states it specifically refers to an uncontested divorce—a no fault divorce with a written separation agreement. And in California, for example, there is a summary dissolution that provides an expedited process under limited circumstances (California Family Code §2400).

The laws regarding various methods for dissolving a marriage are usually located in a state’s statutes—often in the Family Code or Domestic Relations Code.

In Nebraska, dissolution of marriage is synonymous with divorce and the state allows for both fault and no-fault divorces. Nebraska Revised Statutes Section 42-347 provides the basis for a no-fault divorce, which can be granted on the grounds of irretrievable breakdown of the marriage. Unlike California, Nebraska does not offer a summary dissolution process. Instead, the state requires that parties meet residency requirements, file a complaint, and go through a legal process that may include mediation, especially if minor children are involved. The process is governed by the Nebraska Revised Statutes and cases are handled in the district courts. If both parties agree on all terms of the divorce, including property division, child custody, and support, they may qualify for an uncontested divorce, which can be faster and less expensive than a contested divorce.

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