Nebraska offers a divorce process where marital dissolution can occur without either spouse needing to prove fault or wrongdoing on the part of the other. This means a divorce can be granted based on a finding that the marriage is irretrievably broken, indicating that reconciliation is not possible. In such cases, specific grounds like adultery, abuse, or abandonment are not required to be demonstrated for the divorce to proceed.
This approach to divorce proceedings streamlines the legal process, potentially reducing conflict and animosity between the divorcing parties. Historically, fault-based divorces often necessitated lengthy and contentious court battles to establish grounds for the dissolution. The implementation of irretrievable breakdown as sufficient grounds can lead to quicker resolutions and lower legal costs. Moreover, it shifts the focus from assigning blame to addressing the practical aspects of separation, such as asset division and child custody arrangements.