Family and divorce law firms around the country are devoting more of their practice time to fathers' rights issues. That's because men often don't get a fair shake in their divorce proceedings, especially when it comes to issues surrounding child custody.According to...
There are some situations in which the mother of a baby decides that she can no longer care for her child. In the past, mothers in this situation may have been tempted to simply leave their baby on the steps of a church in a basket. These days, such incidents are not...
When it comes to summer vacation planning, single parents face unique challenges that other parents don't need to worry about. These challenges could strain relations with your ex, so it's important to navigate your summer vacation appropriately. Here are a few tips...
The state of Nebraska is concerned with protecting the victims of abuse, and it seeks to stop any situations of abuse immediately. In fact, the state is so concerned that it will usually take the side of those who claim to be victims and bar the other parent from...
If you're a single parent who wants to move to another state with your child, you must get approval from the court. In many cases, it may not be possible to gain permission for this kind of move, but sometimes, the court will approve of your request. When a parent...
Domestic violence generally refers to acts of violence or intimidation against a victim who cohabits with -- or was romantically involved with -- the abuser. In most cases, domestic violence will fall under five primary categories of abuse. These include:--...
People get together and break up quickly in Nebraska. One week two people are a couple and the next week they're not. When you mix a pregnancy into this equation, you might have a lot of questions about who the father is. Sometimes, a mother may identify the wrong...
Newly divorced Nebraska parents will face unique challenges during the summertime -- when the kids are out of school. For example, it could be hard to organize where the children will be -- and who will care for them and when to pick them up -- because their schedules...
Raising children when you are divorced can be very complicated. Trying to manage custody issues with the other parent often makes things challenging and complex, especially when you cannot agree on a parenting plan. Part of reaching an agreement that benefits your...
The vast majority of child custody proceedings never have to be resolved in a courtroom. In most cases, parents can peacefully agree on child custody arrangements that reflect they and their children's requirements and needs.Here are three of the most common ways that...