📍 Nebraska · 2026

How Much Does a Divorce Cost in Nebraska?

Real numbers for Nebraska — filing fees, attorney rates, contested vs. uncontested costs, county breakdowns, and what you can do to reduce your total.

✓ Filing fees verified against Nebraska court records · Updated July 2026

Filing Fee
$158
Court filing cost
Attorney Rate
$210/hr
Avg in Nebraska
Uncontested
$4,200
Avg total cost
Contested
$17,000
Avg total cost
Waiting Period
60 days
Mandatory minimum
Property Law
Equitable Split
equitable state

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Divorce Costs in Nebraska: The Full Breakdown

The cost of divorce in Nebraska ranges from roughly $2,520 for a simple uncontested case to $27,200 or more for a contested divorce that goes to trial. The single biggest factor is not the state — it is how much you and your spouse disagree.

Nebraska uses the term "dissolution of marriage" rather than divorce. A 60-day waiting period applies.

Divorce TypeLow EstimateTypicalHigh Estimate
Uncontested, no children$158$788$4,200
Uncontested with children$2,520$4,200$6,300
Contested, no trial$9,350$17,000$27,200
Contested, goes to trial$27,200$32,300$50,000+
Savings going uncontestedUp to $12,800 per spouse
The most important number The difference between uncontested and contested in Nebraska is approximately $12,800 per spouse. That is money that stays in your family rather than going to attorneys.

⚖️ Nebraska Filing Fees by County

The court filing fee in Nebraska is paid when you submit your divorce petition to the court. This is a fixed, unavoidable cost regardless of whether your divorce is contested or uncontested.

Filing fee note: $158 statewide average

Douglas County (Omaha)$158
Lancaster County (Lincoln)$158
Sarpy County$155

💼 Attorney Fees in Nebraska

Divorce attorney hourly rates in Nebraska average $210 per hour.

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Filing fees based on Nebraska court records as of July 2026. This is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice.