As a father who is going through a divorce, your biggest concern is being able to maintain a positive relationship with your child. You've been encouraged to maintain involvement in your child's life as much as possible. You know you're always there for them, but how...
Month: January 2019
Rights of active duty military in custody cases
Since the Omaha area is the home of a major Air Force base, it is not surprising that many dads who live here are on active duty in the service. Many other Nebraska dads in the area may be serving their country as a reservist or member of the National...
How does child support get figured in high income cases?
In the event of a divorce or a separation, a father who does not care for his child at least half of the time will likely be ordered to pay child support to the child's mother. Many dads are more than happy to do so with the expectation that their money will go to...
Smooth the transition your children deal with when you divorce
The transition that happens when you go from a two-parent home to a single parent home is going to be difficult. You and your co-parent can make this as easy as possible on your children if you work as a team to create a stable and nurturing environment. Success...
Helping dads establish custody, visitation rights
Previous posts on the blog have talked about how dads in the Omaha area can go about establishing paternity. For instance, one post discussed how some dads may elect to sign what is called an acknowledgement of paternity form.This is a good, informal option in cases...
Thinking beyond the breakup can help dads
Some men in Omaha, Lincoln, or the more rural parts of Nebraska may not think about their need to formally establish paternity, and thus legally obtain parental rights, until after they break up with the child's mother. Before that point, it may seem that establishing...
Can your ex leave with the kids after your divorce?
Being a divorced father is difficult. The chances are good that you don't get to see your children as often as you might like. You may not feel like you play a significant role in their lives, and your ex may not allow you to participate in important decision-making...