Divorcing with children represents unique challenges to those going through the process. Divorcing with children with special needs makes those challenges even more complex to deal with. More decisions, and more difficult considerations, will come into play when...
Year: 2016
Nebraska protection orders
Nebraska laws that designed to protect the victims of domestic violence are made for swift action. That's because most victims of domestic violence do not have the luxury of waiting to receive protection from the law. However, that does not prevent protection orders...
Father may receive parental rights after 8-year battle
A father may finally receive primary custody of his daughter after an 8-year custody battle. The custody battle relates to a girl who was born in 2008, and then given up for adoption by the mother -- who wanted the girl to be given to her brother and sister-in-law....
How do I navigate the holidays as a co-parent?
The holidays are a wonderful time of year, no matter what kind of religious tradition you come from. However, many of us have a skewed view of what the holidays should look like, and that view often involves a traditional nuclear family that includes two parents and...
The importance of fighting for joint custody
When you tie the knot with that special someone, you expect that you'll grow old together. This is particularly true if you have children with the person. Unfortunately, things have a way of changing over the years. In some cases, too many changes lead to divorce....
Factors judges consider when determining a child’s best interest
Child custody matters in Nebraska hinge on the best interest of the child or children concerned. What this means is that the child's best interest take precedence, within reason, over the interests of the parents. However, the best interests of a child may become a...
Is the mother of your children disobeying your divorce decree?
Court orders must be followed to the letter by both spouses following the finalization of a divorce case or out-of-court divorce agreement. This refers to any and all provisions of a divorce agreement or divorce decree relating to spousal support, parenting plans,...
What is the legal importance of establishing paternity?
Few Nebraska residents can dispute the general importance of having a child's paternity established. Doing so benefits all parties involved especially the child and his or her parents. Sometimes when an unmarried couple has a child, they feel no need to establish...
Battling false allegations of domestic violence against children
Child abuse is a difficult subject for parents to think about and most would never stoop to making false allegations against his or her spouse. Unfortunately, family law issues like divorce or child custody can negatively change the character of even the most honest...
Can substance abuse allegations derail your custody case?
One underhanded way to get the drop on the other parent in a custody battle is to accuse him or her of having a substance abuse problem. When the allegations involve an illegal drug, that's even more damning, but alcoholism - the old standby - will still raise red...