Can Men be Awarded Alimony in Nebraska?
Long gone are the days when family courts would almost automatically award custody and support to women in divorce cases. The changing roles of men and women in the workforce and the marriage equality movement are now reflected in our laws regarding the family, blurring traditional gender roles and making it just as likely that men can be awarded alimony, depending on the specifics of the case. Nebraska laws regarding marriage and divorce are gender neutral by design. The alimony factors that the courts consider when making a determination about alimony are all gender-neutral: The duration of the marriage; The
