The vast majority of child custody proceedings never have to be resolved in a courtroom. In most cases, parents can peacefully agree on child custody arrangements that reflect they and their children's requirements and needs.Here are three of the most common ways that...
Unmarried fathers can establish their parental rights even if the mother of their child objects. By proactively establishing paternity, a father will be able to play a role in the raising of his or her child in most cases. He will also be able to approve of or stop...
Nebraska state child custody laws reflect the federal Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA). Every state in the nation has ratified this act, which assists state courts in honoring child custody matters that have been decided in other states....
Most psychologists agree that divorce is difficult on children. There are, however, things that parents can do to reduce the stress children may experience, such as choosing mediation instead of a contentious divorce battle.If you and your former spouse are able to...
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...
How to manage your child's use of social media (and technology in general) is one of the hot topics of the day. While that's a key part of parenting, so is your own use of the medium. It's common to draw a parenting plan in divorce, something that looks ahead to the...
A Nebraska mother and father are trying to keep their parental rights after the father was accused of drunk driving with his young daughter in the car. The 36-year-old man allegedly caused a car accident while inebriated, causing the girl to suffer critical injuries...
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...
Nebraska legislators want to solidify a pilot program that helps neglected children stay with their birth families. The program is operational in 57 counties, and it's designed to assist impoverished parents accused of neglect.The parents in these cases were not...
