Like other states, Nebraska takes sex offenses, particularly those involving children, very seriously. Those accused of such crimes often wind up in prison for a long time. Even if they do not, however, their rights, including their rights to custody and parenting,...
Month: March 2019
Many young people still choosing to cohabit
While fewer and fewer people in the United States are getting married, the number of couples who choose to cohabit without getting married continues to grow. According to one organization, the number of people cohabiting across the country rose from about 14 million...
It’s important to have paternity formally established
If you are a single father, you will know that the feeling of love you have for your child is more important than anything else. While you may not be on your child's birth certificate or otherwise formally recognized as the child's father, you may feel that this is an...
Overview of the contempt process
It is hard enough for an Omaha, Nebraska, dad who wants to be part of his child's life to negotiate a suitable parenting plan to enable him to enjoy court-ordered visits with his child. However, it can be even more frustrating when the child's mother disregards the...
What happens if my child’s mother passes away?
It is a sad reality that sometimes a child's mother will die while the child is still young, and this can happen in situations where the father of the child is not living in the same household.While the most important thing in the immediate aftermath of such a tragedy...
What circumstances could result in an uneven custody split?
Married couples in Nebraska considering divorce often have one issue that worries them more than anything else. The custody of minor children can be a contentious matter. It is not uncommon for couples to use custody as a way to punish one another.Both spouses may be...