In Nebraska, there are certain checks and balances that state legislators have put into place to ensure that children are protected from harm. This same system is also intended to offer both parents a fair shake when it comes to enjoying parenting time with their...
Are you a dad who has to parent his children long-distance? You may worry that your connection to your child(ren) will diminish because your in-person visits are few and far between.It's a valid concern. Many noncustodial fathers worry that they miss out on many...
The custody exchange is one of the most important aspects of a child custody arrangement. You and the other parent will need to exchange custody of your children multiple times per week, sometimes even daily, depending on the agreement in place. This many encounters...
Trying to do too much with a complicated parenting plan could add a great deal of stress to a single parent's life, which will be difficult enough to manage and adjust to as it is. In this respect, Nebraska parents need to stay realistic when it comes to creating...
In Omaha, Nebraska, there are three types of protection orders that someone may apply for if they feel they are in danger from another person. The type of protection order is determined by the relationship the alleged victim has with the alleged perpetrator. There are...
Divorce, especially one that comes after a decade or more of marriage, can be a draining and emotional experience. You may feel prepared to fight your spouse in court, because you want to win. You may hope to penalize your spouse for bad behavior in marriage, but that...
You and your spouse are getting divorced, so your role as a father is changing a bit. However, the first thing you thought when your spouse asked for that divorce was simple. You wanted to be the best father you could be for your children.Your relationship with them...
Domestic abuse comes in various forms, not all of which leave visible scars. However, the damage it leaves behind can be severe.One form of non-physical abuse is called "gaslighting." Designed to psychologically destabilize the victim, gaslighting is a particularly...
Many in Nebraska are realizing that family law needs to be reformed. According to one citizen in the state, the single largest cause of fatherlessness is judges. Children who grow up in homes where their father is not present can be seriously affected -- and not...
Certainly everyone has heard the dire results of fatherless children here in the United States. One Gallup Poll indicated that over 90 percent of Americans feel that fathers make unique contributions to their kids' lives. But have you ever considered the actual...
