Many children are born to unmarried parents. While a mother is automatically considered the parent of her child through giving birth, Nebraska laws make it harder for unmarried fathers to assert their rights. Although it doesn't take much more than a DNA test to prove...
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Is separate parenting still the norm?
There is an old stereotype about divorced dads and their children. The trend of the weekend dad, taking their kids to breakfast on Saturday morning and spending short weekends together. Movies like “Mrs. Doubtfire” reinforce the idea of distant fathers who...
Technology can help fathers in strained co-parenting situations
Co-parenting with a former spouse can be a challenging aspect of your life after divorce. Particularly in cases where a former couple does not easily maintain civil discourse, it can be difficult for fathers and mothers to have a cooperative relationship as...
What men fear most about getting a divorce
Men may not show their emotions easily, but there are common fears men encounter while facing a divorce. The thought of being single again can evoke negative uncertainty in both partners. However, the person who initiates the divorce is naturally inclined to have a...
What you need to understand about custody as a father
As a father, you want what is best for your children. What is best for your children may seem clear to you, but when going through a divorce, you and your ex may disagree. Or the court might have a different opinion. One thing that is clear is you want to remain in...
What are my rights as a father in Nebraska?
There's no denying a gender bias exists in the court system. Mothers have an advantage in a parenting-time dispute, and fathers still do not get a fair chance to exercise their rights as a father. The feeling of having to prove the mother is unfit reflects the history...
Husbands: Verbal abuse proves as detrimental as physical abuse
Physical violence in relationships receives a lot of publicity. Because a court holds the ability to charge men and women criminally for domestic abuse, verbal abuse lies on the backburner.If you are exiting a relationship in which your former wife was verbally...
Fathers: 5 ways to improve your chances of being awarded custody
Fathers have notoriously received significantly less custody than mothers. Whether a Nebraska court rules in favor of individual parents depends on the conduct and ability of each parent to provide for their child. The court always looks at the best interest of your...
Is Nebraska a good dad state?
Fathers maintain a challenging task of financially supporting their children through their jobs and finding time in the week to spend time with them. These are two of the most important factors when determining child custody, as courts judge both parents based on...
Military divorce and custody
Separation and divorce are complicated processes, and even more so when children are involved. Creating a parenting plan is an important – and challenging – piece of the puzzle. Fathers who are members of the military face other uncertainties. Child...