The choice to end a marriage is a difficult one, and while this process is hard on you, it is important not to underestimate how difficult this will be on your kids. Even when two parents resolve to work together peacefully, a divorce can result in strain and stress...
Divorce
Building strong parental connections as a divorced dad
When you divorced, your relationship with your spouse ended, but your role as a parent endures. You know how important it is to take every possible step to preserve this relationship, including fostering strong parental connections with your children, regardless of...
Steps to success in your co-parenting plan
Your divorce will bring changes to virtually every member of a Nebraska family, including your children. You understand the changes and the transitions necessitated by a divorce can be emotionally and mentally challenging for your children, but there are steps you can...
What factors determine the best interests of a child?
During a divorce, parents will face the important decision of how they will share time with their children. Child custody is often one of the most contested and complicated issues Nebraska parents will encounter during their divorce, and it is not always easy to...
Ending a marriage with a narcissist
Over time, referring to someone as a “narcissist” has become such a common accusation. Far too many times it is more of an insult that simply doesn’t apply. Watering down what Oxford defines as “a person who has an excessive interest in or admiration of themselves” is...
Post-divorce life for dads: simple rules to follow
Divorce can be exceptionally difficult for the youngest members of the family, and parents often find they have to work diligently to provide their kids with a sense of security and stability. There is ample evidence to prove that kids benefit when allowed to maintain...
Post-divorce success for dads
Dads can face various challenges after a divorce. They may feel like they don’t see their kids enough, and dads may also deal with complications regarding the security and protection of their parental rights. As a father, it is especially important to set yourself up...
How is a military divorce different from other types of divorces?
Divorce is complex regardless of the careers of the two Nebraska spouses. However, it can be especially complicated when one or both parents have jobs that could affect how much time they can spend with their kids. This includes military servicemembers who may have to...
Protecting kids’ mental health during a divorce
Kids often have a difficult time when their parents choose to end their marriage, and the choices made during this process have the potential to have a long-term impact on their mental health. Nebraska parents would be wise to strive for a custody order that is fair...
Make divorce easier for kids by establishing smooth transitions
Nebraska parents understand their divorce will have an impact on their kids, even if it’s simple and amicable. In order to minimize the potentially negative mental and emotional effects of divorce on kids, two parents may strive to provide their children with as much...