There are some situations in which the mother of a baby decides that she can no longer care for her child. In the past, mothers in this situation may have been tempted to simply leave their baby on the steps of a church in a basket. These days, such incidents are not...
When it comes to summer vacation planning, single parents face unique challenges that other parents don't need to worry about. These challenges could strain relations with your ex, so it's important to navigate your summer vacation appropriately. Here are a few tips...
People get together and break up quickly in Nebraska. One week two people are a couple and the next week they're not. When you mix a pregnancy into this equation, you might have a lot of questions about who the father is. Sometimes, a mother may identify the wrong...
Much to the appall of lawmakers and the public alike, a legal loophole exists in Nebraska that makes it possible for convicted rapists to seek visitation rights and custody of their children conceived via rape. However, Omaha Senator Sara Howard is supporting a change...
It's a fact of nature that the issue of paternity can be debated. If a woman has multiple partners, she might not know who the father is. Or, if the mother and father were not married, the mother may try to conceal the father's identity -- even claim that the child's...
It takes two people to have a child, and according to the leading psychological theories, it takes two parents to raise a child. Children also benefit from continued contact from both their biological parents. However, traditions are hard to break and sometimes Omaha...
Your ex couldn't handle your military service and opted to file for a divorce. Now, you are in a battle over your children. She wants to keep the children away from you, but you decided to fight for your children. Even though you are in the military, this doesn't mean...
When it comes to establishing paternity, the issue could be a lot more complicated than just a DNA test. For example, witnesses might be called to testify on your behalf or against you in court relating to your parenting abilities. Other issues that could be addressed...
Biological fathers who are not listed on their children's birth certificates, and/or who were not married to the mother of their children at the time of birth, could face challenges in establishing their paternity. However, with modern medical advances, those...
Child custody matters in Nebraska hinge on the best interest of the child or children concerned. What this means is that the child's best interest take precedence, within reason, over the interests of the parents. However, the best interests of a child may become a...