Physical violence in relationships receives a lot of publicity. Because a court holds the ability to charge men and women criminally for domestic abuse, verbal abuse lies on the backburner.If you are exiting a relationship in which your former wife was verbally...
Year: 2018
Representation of dads accused of domestic violence
A previous post on this blog talked about how dads who wind up getting accused of domestic violence during a family law dispute, even if no criminal charges ever get filed have a lot to lose.Specifically, if a father is not successful in fighting off these...
Allegations of abuse can affect a dad’s parenting time
Although Nebraska law generally presumes that a dad should have liberal parenting time and a considerable say in how his child is raised, even when he does not care for the child most of the time, there are exceptions to this rule.One such exception is if the judge...
Fathers: 5 ways to improve your chances of being awarded custody
Fathers have notoriously received significantly less custody than mothers. Whether a Nebraska court rules in favor of individual parents depends on the conduct and ability of each parent to provide for their child. The court always looks at the best interest of your...
Acknowledgement of paternity in Nebraska
Like other states, Nebraska has a process by which a man and a woman who are unmarried can establish the man's paternity without having to go through the formal process of going to court and having genetic testing. Many couples favor such an approach because it saves...
What should be included in my parenting plan?
Nebraska is a state that really tries to encourage parents to get along with each other when it comes to custody and parenting time. This approach can be a huge advantage to fathers in the Omaha area who want to maintain a relationship with their children. After all,...
Is Nebraska a good dad state?
Fathers maintain a challenging task of financially supporting their children through their jobs and finding time in the week to spend time with them. These are two of the most important factors when determining child custody, as courts judge both parents based on...
Understanding fathers’ rights
In any divorce situation, it's important that all parties involved are able to exercise the rights they deserve. Fathers, of course, are included. When examining the topic of fathers' rights in divorce, it's important to keep in mind that the term covers many...
Military divorce and custody
Separation and divorce are complicated processes, and even more so when children are involved. Creating a parenting plan is an important – and challenging – piece of the puzzle. Fathers who are members of the military face other uncertainties. Child...
Omaha Fathers’ Rights Legal Blog
It's common for fathers going through a divorce or separation to want to have primary custody of their children, but to believe that it is simply not possible. It is important for all fathers to know that it is unlawful for there to be a bias toward a mother or a...