Counsel Fees in Matrimonial Actions

Authors

Arlyss Welch Spence, University of Nebraska College of Law

Abstract

I. Introduction

II. In General

III. Types of Actions … A. Existence of the Marriage in Doubt and Being Challenged … 1. Action for Annulment … 2. Declaration of Nullity … B. Existence of Marriage Established; Action to Dissolve Marriage, or Separate … 1. Action of Divorce … 2. Action for Separate Maintenance or Bed and Board … C. Actions Modifying Previous Decrees or Affecting the Issue of Marriage … 1. Alimony Modifications … 2. Custody … 3. Child Support … 4. Attorney’s Fees in Bastardy Proceedings … D. Actions for Enforcement … 1. Enforcement … 2. Contempt Proceedings … E. Action to Enjoin

IV. Analysis of the Criticism Levied against Counsel Fees

Recommended Citation

Arlyss Welch Spence, Counsel Fees in Matrimonial Actions, 38 Neb. L. Rev. 761 (1959)
Available at: https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/nlr/vol38/iss3/10