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Divorce: Property Division and Financials
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...
5 practical questions to ask your divorce lawyer during the consultation
We have consulted with thousands of clients and have learned what information is helpful for moving forward confidently. Consider these practical questions to ask a lawyer during divorce consultations.
you have a divorce decree signed by the judge, now what?
What To Do After Divorce Is Final It’s been a long, difficult process but you finally have the divorce decree signed by the judge in your hands. You may feel relieved and at peace or you may feel sad that your marriage is over. No matter your feelings, the final...
Divorce: Custody and Child Support
Holiday Custody Schedule Time – Avoiding a Nightmare Before (or During) Christmas
Agreeing on a holiday custody schedule can be hard for parents living apart but parenting together. But, as the title of this article promised, there are some things you can try to help smooth holiday parenting time and avoid a nightmare before (or during) the...
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...
Estate Planning
Does Nebraska Have an Inheritance Tax?
“… but in this world, nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” – Benjamin Franklin. No truer words are spoken in the case of inheritance tax, although not every state has it. And if you're wondering, "Does Nebraska have an inheritance tax?"...
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...
Criminal Defense
Nebraska DUI Penalties Clickable Infographic – Your Freedom and Your License On the Line
If you're facing a DUI and want to know what you may be in for, look no further. I know the legal penalties of a Nebraska DUI are one of the first concerns when someone gets a pulled over for DUI, because it's most often the first thing clients ask when they come to...
Three Things You Should Know if You’re Charged with a Misdemeanor in Nebraska
Our criminal defense team at Hightower Reff Law helps good people in bad situations. We've done it for many years. We get it. When you're charged with a misdemeanor in Nebraska, the scariest part can be not knowing what to expect. That's why we try to make things as...
DUI Myths Debunked – Part I
There are a lot of urban legends, tall tales and misinformation going around about DUI laws in Nebraska. In other words, DUI myths. In this two part series - DUI Myths Debunked, Hightower Reff Partner Attorney and criminal law guru Susan Reff sets the record straight...
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
Lawyers can seem like they're from a foreign land with their own strange customs and language. And, let's face it, sometimes (okay, a lot of times) some lawyers seem unapproachable, which can make the client experience less than a good one. At Hightower Reff Law, we...