Navigating life after divorce is complex, especially when your kids are involved. Adjusting to this new life can be difficult for both you and them. Figuring out your custody situation and deciding what is best for your family can be challenging. There are many...
Year: 2020
How unmarried dads can protect their parental rights
Dads play a crucial role in the lives of their children, even if they are not married to the mother. Unmarried Nebraska dads can be loving, active and involved parents, but they may find that it’s difficult to get the time they want with their kids and access to their...
How social media activity can affect a divorce
The end of a marriage can be an emotionally challenging time for every member of the family. These emotions can spill over into what a Nebraska spouse may post online on his or her social media account, and this can then lead to additional complications during a...
What are the differences between legal and physical custody?
As a father with an active role in your children’s lives, you will likely worry about your custody rights during divorce proceedings. For many years, courts favored mothers in these cases. Yet, Nebraska's current laws favor neither parent. Rather, they prioritize...
What should military parents know about a divorce?
Divorce is a difficult process, especially when it will affect minor children. Each parent wants to make sure he or she is getting enough time with the kids, and kids need to feel a sense of security and stability amidst so much change. This can be especially...
How can fathers protect their rights when pursuing child custody?
Fathers have a critical role in the lives of their children. It is important for kids to have their dads present, but sometimes, fathers find themselves in the difficult position of having to fight for their parental rights. This often happens in a divorce when the...
Unmarried father’s rights when the mother considers adoption
Unplanned pregnancies happen and mothers are not always ready to take care of children. One option that many consider is adoption. However, this can be difficult when both parents do not agree. In this situation, it’s important that fathers understand their rights....
Helping kids face the realities of divorce
When Nebraska parents decide to end their marriage, this choice may be especially difficult for the youngest members of the family. Divorce represents change in virtually every area of a child’s life, and it can be particularly difficult when parents are at odds over...
How child custody can affect a child’s mental health
Children may struggle when their parents go through a divorce. This is a major event, and it is a transition that can disrupt important relationships a child has with his or her parents and other family members. This can significantly impact mental health, which is...
Why and how do you make a parenting plan?
Parenting always requires preparation, but single parenting takes more than that. It often requires planning and communication with your child's other parent. Since this level of preparedness is necessary for a child to have a good life, it's time to get serious about...