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Divorce: Property Division & Financials
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Estate Planning
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Immigration Law
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Divorce: Property Division and Financials
Separating Assets and Debts in Divorce
When you are contemplating divorce, one of the largest pieces of the process is figuring out how to separate your assets and debts. This part can be stressful and overwhelming but with the right support and an experienced divorce attorney helping you, it can be easily...
Divorce Mediation 101
During a divorce proceeding, if you are not able to reach a settlement with the opposing party on all aspects of your case, the judge assigned to your case will be required to resolve any remaining disputes at trial. While judges in Nebraska often give thoughtful and...
Estate Planning and Divorce: How To Protect Yourself, Your Assets and Your Children
You’re getting divorced. That process alone is stressful, taking lots of time and energy. Then you experience a medical episode and are incapacitated. Now, the person you are divorcing is suddenly in control of your assets and your children. This is a preventable...
Divorce: Custody and Child Support
Mediation Mindset – Five Keys to a Parenting Plan You Can Live With
Nebraska family law statutes require a parenting plan to be developed and approved by the court in all child custody cases. If that doesn't happen, the judge will create the parenting plan. We've generally found that a parenting plan parties develop themselves through...
Divorce Mediation 101
During a divorce proceeding, if you are not able to reach a settlement with the opposing party on all aspects of your case, the judge assigned to your case will be required to resolve any remaining disputes at trial. While judges in Nebraska often give thoughtful and...
Custody: Understanding the Basics
“Where are my kids going to live?” “Will I get to decide where my children go to school?” “Are my kids going to be OK?” These are all questions lawyers hear when discussing custody issues with clients in divorce and paternity cases. Types of custody There are 2...
Estate Planning
4 Reasons to Plan Ahead in Estate Planning
“If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail.” Benjamin Franklin’s oft-quoted adage rings all too true when considering estate planning. Topics such as drafting a will or choosing a power of attorney, which often simmer on the back burner, can quickly come to a head...
Estate Planning and Divorce: How To Protect Yourself, Your Assets and Your Children
You’re getting divorced. That process alone is stressful, taking lots of time and energy. Then you experience a medical episode and are incapacitated. Now, the person you are divorcing is suddenly in control of your assets and your children. This is a preventable...
Premarital Agreements
A carefully drafted premarital agreement can help create a culture of talking about money and financial openness in a marriage. It can also provide a framework for an amicable separation of the parties, in the unfortunate event of divorce.
Criminal Defense
Stalking: The Facts and What You can do About it
In October of 2021, the first person convicted under federal cyberstalking laws in Nebraska was sentenced to a year in prison. This provides a good opportunity to remind clients and the community that January is National Stalking Awareness Month. We are committed to...
facing criminal charges? here’s what happens at an arraignment
So you’re facing criminal charges. What happens at an arraignment? And then what happens after an arraignment hearing? It is understandable that you might feel a mixture of emotions. You may feel confused, scared, anxious, upset, angry, stressed out, or any number of...
Illegal Search and Seizure – Know What to do if it Happens to You
One of my clients recently “walked” after a special unit of the Nebraska State Patrol trained in drug enforcement caught him with about $40,000 worth of illegal drugs. Was it fancy lawyering that got him off? Well, I think it was good lawyering, but that’s not all. ...
Immigration Law
the intersection of family law and immigration law: questions and answers
Immigration status, international issues, and family relationships come together more often than you might think. Learn how and why it is a good idea to bring your legal case to a law firm that practices immigration law and family law.
Apply for Temporary Protected Status: Venezuela and Burma/Myanmar Citizens — Just the Facts
Looking for information about how to apply for temporary protected status or recent TPS updates impacting citizens of Venezuela and Burma/Myanmar? We're giving you the facts on recent temporary protected status updates. APPLY FOR TEMPORARY PROTECTED STATUS: JUST THE...
Black Immigrants in America: Immigration Law and Black History Month
Despite making up only 10% of immigrants, Black immigrants in the U.S. experience disproportionate rates of immigration detention or deportation and removal compared to non-Black immigrants. We want to bring light to the unique challenges in place for Black immigrants
General Practice
Name Changes for Transgender Individuals
This blog article focuses on the legal name change process in Nebraska for adult and minor individuals who prefer a name different than their name given at birth and one that matches their gender identity.
Stalking: The Facts and What You can do About it
In October of 2021, the first person convicted under federal cyberstalking laws in Nebraska was sentenced to a year in prison. This provides a good opportunity to remind clients and the community that January is National Stalking Awareness Month. We are committed to...
a healthy attorney-client relationship — five things to consider
A strong attorney-client relationship can be a big benefit. But how is that relationship established in a healthy way? Here are five things to consider in building a healthy relationship with your attorney.