When court papers for a temporary order arrive, the clock starts running immediately. Strict restrictions proposed for your parenting time may cause immediate stress, but taking no action guarantees the judge will sign the requested schedule. That is why reviewing the...
A sudden domestic violence claim can stop your visitation overnight. Under Nebraska law, a court can grant the other parent temporary child custody for up to 90 days through an emergency protection order. Taking fast action in court is necessary to protect your...
If the other parent enrolls your child in a different school without discussing it with you first, the change can affect your parenting time. You may face a longer drive, new pickup times or fewer chances to attend school events. A bigger issue is whether your custody...
After a separation, fatherhood may feel different as you continue to stay involved in your child’s life. You might have new schedules and homes. You could encounter situations that need patient coordination with your co-parent. In Nebraska, establishing a structured...
Few situations are as frustrating as arriving for your scheduled parenting time only for your former partner to turn you away at the door. If you are a father in Nebraska and the other parent is repeatedly blocking your court-ordered visitation, you might be wondering...
Adoption and surrogacy are ways to grow a family, but they involve strict legal rules. Thus, the law balances the rights of biological parents with the best interests of the child. If you are a father, protecting these rights requires acting fast and following...
Parenting time cases in Nebraska based on evidence, not emotion. A judge does not decide based on who is more emotionally charged. The court looks for a clear pattern of responsible, steady parenting. If you want more parenting time, your record has to reflect how you...
In Nebraska, biological fatherhood is the first step toward securing your legal role. If you are not married to the mother, you can legally establish your parental rights by signing a Voluntary Acknowledgment of Paternity (VAP). However, while the VAP makes you a...
You may worry that your mental health could affect your custody case. In Nebraska, it is normal to have these concerns, but the courts focus on what is best for the child. Mental health concerns do not prevent you from gaining or keeping custody. What matters is your...
Military fathers often worry that their service obligations could negatively affect their custody rights. In Omaha and nearby Bellevue, this concern comes up often for fathers stationed at Offutt Air Force Base. Although courts do not treat military service as a...