should consider four factors in Nebraska

33 Nebraska opinions name it 2 courts 1998–2026 14 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Nebraska courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (3)

Case	Followed	Cited
Wiedel v. Wiedelgreen neb · 2018 · cited in 17 Nebraska opinions naming this issue, 2018–2025 2 sentences 2023In Wiedel v. Wiedel, 300 Neb. 13, 20-21 , 911 N.W.2d 582, 588-89 (2018), the Nebraska Supreme Court stated: In dividing property and considering alimony upon a dissolution of marriage, a court should consider four factors: (1) the circumstances of the parties, (2) the duration of the marriage, (3) the history of contributions to the marriage, and (4) the ability of the supported party to engage in gainful employment without interfering with the interests of any minor children in the custody of each party. 2023In Wiedel v. Wiedel, 300 Neb. 13, 20-21 , 911 N.W.2d 582, 588-89 (2018), the Nebraska Supreme Court stated: In dividing property and considering alimony upon a dissolution of marriage, a court should consider four factors: (1) the circumstances of the parties, (2) the duration of the marriage, (3) the history of contributions to the marriage, and (4) the ability of the supported party to engage in gainful employment without interfering with the interests of any minor children in the custody of each party.	2	17
Dooling v. Doolinggreen neb · 2019 · cited in 1 Nebraska opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020 2 sentences 2020Additionally, in Dooling v. Dooling, 303 Neb. 494, 515-16 , 930 N.W.2d 481, 500 (2019), the Nebraska Supreme Court stated: considering alimony upon a dissolution of marriage, a court should consider four factors: (1) the circumstances of the parties, (2) the duration of the marriage, (3) the history of contributions to the marriage, and (4) the ability of the supported party to engage in gainful employment without interfering with the interests of any minor children in the custody of each party. 2020Additionally, in Dooling v. Dooling, 303 Neb. 494, 515-16 , 930 N.W.2d 481, 500 (2019), the Nebraska Supreme Court stated: considering alimony upon a dissolution of marriage, a court should consider four factors: (1) the circumstances of the parties, (2) the duration of the marriage, (3) the history of contributions to the marriage, and (4) the ability of the supported party to engage in gainful employment without interfering with the interests of any minor children in the custody of each party.	1	1
Berg v. Berggreen neb · 1991 · cited in 1 Nebraska opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019 2 sentences 2019See Berg v. Berg, 238 Neb. 527 , 471 N.W.2d 435 (1991) (child support payments are vested right of payee as they accrue; court may not forgive or modify past-due child support, but may modify amount of child support becoming due in future). (ii) Spousal Support In dividing property and considering alimony upon a dissolution of marriage, a court should consider four factors: (1) the circumstances of the parties, (2) the duration of the marriage, (3) the history of contributions to the marriage, and (4) the ability of the supported party to engage in gainful employment without interfering with t 2019See Berg v. Berg, 238 Neb. 527 , 471 N.W.2d 435 (1991) (child support payments are vested right of payee as they accrue; court may not forgive or modify past-due child support, but may modify amount of child support becoming due in future). (ii) Spousal Support In dividing property and considering alimony upon a dissolution of marriage, a court should consider four factors: (1) the circumstances of the parties, (2) the duration of the marriage, (3) the history of contributions to the marriage, and (4) the ability of the supported party to engage in gainful employment without interfering with t	1	1

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

Case	Negative	Cited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Nebraska. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (18)

Case	Cited	Years
Hosack v. Hosack green neb · 2004 2 sentences 2021Hosack v. Hosack, 267 Neb. 934 , 678 N.W.2d 746 (2004). 2021Hosack v. Hosack, 267 Neb. 934 , 678 N.W.2d 746 (2004).	2	2005–2021
Davidson v. Davidson green neb · 1998 2 sentences 2001Davidson v. Davidson, 254 Neb. 656 , 578 N.W.2d 848 (1998). 2001Davidson v. Davidson, 254 Neb. 656 , 578 N.W.2d 848 (1998).	2	1999–2001
Scott v. Scott green neb · 2025 1 sentence 2026Scott v. Scott, 319 Neb. 877 , 25 N.W.3d 439 (2025).	1	2026–2026
Seivert v. Alli green neb · 2021 2 sentences 2025Seivert v. Alli, 309 Neb. 246 , 959 N.W.2d 777 (2021). 2025Seivert v. Alli, 309 Neb. 246 , 959 N.W.2d 777 (2021).	1	2025–2025
Macy v. Macy green nebctapp · 2023 1 sentence 2023MACY Cite as 32 Neb.	1	2023–2023
Hamann v. Hamann neutral nebctapp · 2022 1 sentence 2022Stat. § 42-365 (Reissue 2016), in considering alimony, a court should consider four factors: (1) the cir- cumstances of the parties, (2) the duration of the marriage, (3) the his- tory of contributions to the marriage, and (4) the ability of the supported party to engage in gainful employment without interfering with the - 132 - Nebraska Court of Appeals Advance Sheets 31 Nebraska Appellate Reports HAMANN v. HAMANN Cite as 31 Neb.	1	2022–2022
Kelly v. Kelly green nebctapp · 2020 1 sentence 2021Wiedel v. Wiedel, 300 Neb. 13 , 911 N.W.2d 582 (2018); Kelly v. Kelly, 29 Neb.	1	2021–2021
Anderson v. Anderson green nebctapp · 2019 1 sentence 2019In dividing property and considering alimony upon a dissolution of marriage, a court should consider four factors: (1) the cir- cumstances of the parties, (2) the duration of the marriage, (3) the history of contributions to the marriage, and (4) the ability of the supported party to engage in gainful employment with- out interfering with the interests of any minor children in the - 570 - Nebraska Court of A ppeals A dvance Sheets 27 Nebraska A ppellate R eports ANDERSON v. ANDERSON Cite as 27 Neb.	1	2019–2019
Osantowski v. Osantowski green neb · 2017 1 sentence 2018Osantowski v. Osantowski, 298 Neb. 339 , 904 N.W.2d 251 (2017).	1	2018–2018
Connolly v. Connolly green neb · 2018 1 sentence 2018Valerie’s monthly 7 Emery v. Mangiameli, 218 Neb. 740 , 359 N.W.2d 83 (1984). 8 See, § 42-365; Meints v. Meints, supra note 4 . - 111 - Nebraska Supreme Court A dvance Sheets 299 Nebraska R eports CONNOLLY v. CONNOLLY Cite as 299 Neb. 103 income is approximately $1,500, and her monthly budget totals $2,341.	1	2018–2018
Emery v. Mangiameli green neb · 1984 2 sentences 2018Valerie’s monthly 7 Emery v. Mangiameli, 218 Neb. 740 , 359 N.W.2d 83 (1984). 8 See, § 42-365; Meints v. Meints, supra note 4 . - 111 - Nebraska Supreme Court A dvance Sheets 299 Nebraska R eports CONNOLLY v. CONNOLLY Cite as 299 Neb. 103 income is approximately $1,500, and her monthly budget totals $2,341. 2018Valerie’s monthly 7 Emery v. Mangiameli, 218 Neb. 740 , 359 N.W.2d 83 (1984). 8 See, § 42-365; Meints v. Meints, supra note 4 . - 111 - Nebraska Supreme Court A dvance Sheets 299 Nebraska R eports CONNOLLY v. CONNOLLY Cite as 299 Neb. 103 income is approximately $1,500, and her monthly budget totals $2,341.	1	2018–2018
Bussell v. Bussell green nebctapp · 2013 1 sentence 2015Bussell v. Bussell, 21 Neb.	1	2015–2015
Schaefer v. Schaefer green neb · 2002 2 sentences 2004Schaefer v. Schaefer, 263 Neb. 785 , 642 N.W.2d 792 (2002); Hajenga v. Hajenga, 257 Neb. 841 , 601 N.W.2d 528 (1999). 2004Schaefer v. Schaefer, 263 Neb. 785 , 642 N.W.2d 792 (2002); Hajenga v. Hajenga, 257 Neb. 841 , 601 N.W.2d 528 (1999).	1	2004–2004
Claborn v. Claborn green neb · 2004 1 sentence 2004Claborn v. Claborn, ante p. 201, 673 N.W.2d 533 (2004).	1	2004–2004
Hajenga v. Hajenga green neb · 1999 2 sentences 2004Schaefer v. Schaefer, 263 Neb. 785 , 642 N.W.2d 792 (2002); Hajenga v. Hajenga, 257 Neb. 841 , 601 N.W.2d 528 (1999). 2004Schaefer v. Schaefer, 263 Neb. 785 , 642 N.W.2d 792 (2002); Hajenga v. Hajenga, 257 Neb. 841 , 601 N.W.2d 528 (1999).	1	2004–2004
Meints v. Meints green neb · 2000 2 sentences 2002Meints v. Meints, 258 Neb. 1017 , 608 N.W.2d 564 (2000). 2002Meints v. Meints, 258 Neb. 1017 , 608 N.W.2d 564 (2000).	1	2002–2002
Reichert v. Reichert green neb · 1994 2 sentences 1998Division of Marital Estate In dividing property and determining alimony, a court should consider four factors: (1) the circumstances of the parties; (2) the duration of the marriage; (3) the history of contributions to the marriage, including contributions to the care and education of the children and interruption of personal careers or educational opportunities; and (4) the ability of the supported party to engage in gainful employment without interfering with the interests of any minor children in the custody of each party, Reichert v. Reichert, 246 Neb. 31 , 516 N.W.2d 600 (1994), the poles 1998Division of Marital Estate In dividing property and determining alimony, a court should consider four factors: (1) the circumstances of the parties; (2) the duration of the marriage; (3) the history of contributions to the marriage, including contributions to the care and education of the children and interruption of personal careers or educational opportunities; and (4) the ability of the supported party to engage in gainful employment without interfering with the interests of any minor children in the custody of each party, Reichert v. Reichert, 246 Neb. 31 , 516 N.W.2d 600 (1994), the poles	1	1998–1998
Venter v. Venter green neb · 1996 2 sentences 1998Division of Marital Estate In dividing property and determining alimony, a court should consider four factors: (1) the circumstances of the parties; (2) the duration of the marriage; (3) the history of contributions to the marriage, including contributions to the care and education of the children and interruption of personal careers or educational opportunities; and (4) the ability of the supported party to engage in gainful employment without interfering with the interests of any minor children in the custody of each party, Reichert v. Reichert, 246 Neb. 31 , 516 N.W.2d 600 (1994), the poles 1998Division of Marital Estate In dividing property and determining alimony, a court should consider four factors: (1) the circumstances of the parties; (2) the duration of the marriage; (3) the history of contributions to the marriage, including contributions to the care and education of the children and interruption of personal careers or educational opportunities; and (4) the ability of the supported party to engage in gainful employment without interfering with the interests of any minor children in the custody of each party, Reichert v. Reichert, 246 Neb. 31 , 516 N.W.2d 600 (1994), the poles	1	1998–1998

Statutes the citing opinions construe

NE § Neb. Rev. Stat. § 42-365 (24) NE § Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-2923 (5) NE § Neb. Rev. Stat. § 42-364 (4) NE § Neb. Rev. Stat. § 42-366 (4) NE § Neb. Rev. Stat. § 2-109 (3)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

NE 33 (1998–2026) PA 5 (2016–2017) IL 5 (2020–2026) SC 4 (2010–2016) OH 3 (1999–2021) FL 3 (1995–2022) GA 2 (2016–2016) MN 2 (1985–2024) OR 2 (2023–2023)

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