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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
Guide to Parenting Classes for Divorce in Nebraska
Custody disputes do not just involve legal custody filings—they also involve education. In Nebraska, parents involved in custody cases are required to complete parenting classes for divorce. Understanding parenting class requirements in Nebraska and where you can...
Different Types of Custody Arrangements in Nebraska
Custody is not one-size-fits-all. Nebraska law recognizes different types of custody to reflect the diverse realities of families. Understanding these types of custody in Nebraska can help parents advocate effectively for their children and make informed decisions...
How to Get Emergency Custody in Nebraska
There are times when custody decisions cannot wait. If a child is in immediate danger—whether from abuse, neglect, or unsafe living conditions—a parent or guardian may need to act quickly. In Nebraska, this means seeking emergency custody through the courts....
Estate Planning
The Case for Marriage as an Estate Planning Tool
Marriage can offer many benefits for estate planning purposes in Nebraska, largely due to the legal and financial protections and privileges granted to married couples under the law. It may not be the most romantic thing ever, but there are benefits to being legally...
Iowa Inheritance Tax Changes
What was the previous system? Iowa had a system that charged an inheritance tax. An inheritance tax is a tax charged to beneficiaries for the right of receiving assets. Iowa’s inheritance tax was imposed on anyone who was going to receive assets, either through a will...
Steps to Administer an Estate in Nebraska
When you lose a loved one, it may be difficult to determine what you need to do next. The grief associated with losing a loved one can obscure the next steps regarding managing and distributing someone’s assets after they pass away. Legal Jargon Before we go through...
Criminal Defense
Nebraska Domestic Violence Law – What You Should Know if You’re Accused
Hightower Reff Law has years of experience helping clients on both sides of Omaha Nebraska domestic violence cases - survivors and offenders. Whether you're a victim needing a protection order or someone accused of domestic violence, the domestic assault lawyers at...
What to Expect When You Get a DUI in Nebraska – Part II
Drinking and driving is never a good idea. The consequences of choosing to do it can turn your world and the worlds of innocent people upside down. If you get pulled over for drinking and driving in Nebraska, there will be a criminal process where you will face...
What to Expect When You Get a DUI in Nebraska
You see the flashing lights in your rearview mirror, and your stomach drops. Maybe it was one drink too many at dinner or a split-second decision to drive home when you shouldn’t have. Whatever the circumstances, a DUI stop can change your life in an instant. At...
General Practice
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.
What to Expect from Your Lawyer — The Bill. Five Tips for Controlling Your Legal Fees
At Hightower Reff Law, we do our best to be approachable, be clear about our legal fees, and have a productive relationship with our clients. A big part of that productive relationship is helping our clients know what to expect in all types of cases so they can be...
What to Expect from Your Lawyer – Five Key Reasons You Need to Pick your Battles in Court
When you hire an attorney, you’re not just hiring a professional—you’re choosing an advocate. At Hightower Reff Law, we believe in clear communication, ethical practice, and unwavering support. Here’s what to expect from your lawyer—and what to do if things go off...