Section 23-2705 – Answer and counterclaim

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The respondent may answer and may also file a counterclaim for divorce, annulment or separate maintenance. If new matter is set up in the answer, it shall be verified by the respondent in person or by the guardian of an incapacitated person. If a counterclaim is...

Section 23-2704 – Petition and summons

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(a)Verification of petition. The truth of the allegations of any petition under this article must be verified by the petitioner in person or by the guardian of an incapacitated person.(b)Captions. All pleadings shall be captioned, “In the matter of the marriage...

Section 23-2703 – Residence

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(a)State. The petitioner or respondent in an action for divorce must have been an actual resident of the state for 60 days immediately preceding the filing of the petition.(b)Military residence. Any person who has been a resident of or stationed at a United States...

Section 23-2702 – Grounds for annulment

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(a) The district court shall grant a decree of annulment of any marriage for either of the following grounds: (1) The marriage is void for any reason; or (2) the contract of marriage is voidable because it was induced by fraud.(b) The district court may grant a decree...