Sarpy County Divorce Attorneys and Family Law Attorneys

Our Sarpy County divorce attorneys are here to help you with your divorce, uncontested divorce or modification of divorce decrees. Our attorneys have over 40 years of combined experience ready to help you in your family law case.

Uncontested Divorce in Sarpy County

Our attorneys in Sarpy County will help you quickly resolve uncontested divorces in Nebraska. Our goal is to attempt to settle every divorce case we handle. A vast majority of our cases settle without a trial. There are some cases that are so uncontested that our expertise is best utilized in drafting the necessary paperwork, answering a few questions and being there to make sure you are minimizing any chances of making a mistake. Uncontested divorces can reduce the cost and confrontation of the parties. An uncontested divorce will usually move through the court process much faster than a contested divorce. Most uncontested divorces can avoid any necessary court appearances. We make the process easy, give us a call to discuss your case.

Filing fee for a Sarpy County Divorce

The courts charge a fee to file a complaint for divorce. That filing fee is $160. There are other costs that can be associated with a divorce that may be charged, such as mediation fees, sheriff service fees, other court costs and attorneys fees.

Local Court Rules for Sarpy County Divorces

In addition to the state-wide court rules, Sarpy County has additional court rules. The rules of the District Court of the Second Judicial District, which includes Sarpy County, address temporary hearings for custody, mediation and other court procedures. Most family law court rules and laws are contained in Nebraska statutes, case law and the state-wide court rules.

Sarpy County District Court Location

The Sarpy County Courthouse is located at 1210 Golden Gate Drive in Papillion, NE.

Attorney for a Sarpy County Divorce or Modification

Our office has been located in Sarpy County, Nebraska for over 20 years. Our attorneys can help you with your family law cases, including:

Give us a call at 402-339-5100 or go here for a consultation regarding your case.

How long does a Sarpy County Divorce case take?

​It depends, which is an answer no one likes to hear. Nebraska has a 60-day waiting period in divorce cases. The sixty day period starts after the perfection of service of process. An uncontested divorce can be completed shortly after the waiting period is over. This will depend on how cooperative the parties are in resolving the matter. The time period for a divorce case can depend on many things including speed in preparing paperwork, the complexity of the divorce, whether children are involved, and a variety of other factors. It also depends on if the parties can quickly reached an agreement, or if a trial is necessary. Our attorneys work to minimize the confrontation between the parties when possible. We work to minimize the length of time the case takes and reduce attorney’s fees in the process.

Do I have to go to Court for a Divorce in Sarpy County?

You may never have to appear in court for a divorce in Sarpy County. This depends on if a trial or hearing is necessary for your particular case. Nebraska law provides a method to avoid court appearances for the parties for divorces in certain cases if the case reaches a settlement.

More Information about Family Law or Divorce Cases in Sarpy County

Give our attorneys a call at 402-339-5100 or go here for a consultation regarding your case.

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