NEBRASKA Part 52

HOME STATE

Nebraska has adopted the Uniform Child Custody and Jurisdiction Enforcement Act (UCCJEA). The UCCJEA says that in order for custody to be decided in either a divorce or legal separation, Nebraska should be the “home state” of your children. To be the “home state”, your children need to have lived in Nebraska for at least six months before you file the case. There are a few exceptions to this requirement.  Speak to your lawyer about this.