Divorce can be a difficult and emotionally charged process, and the decision to end a marriage is never taken lightly. Many couples contemplating divorce choose to wait until after the holidays to file for various reasons, such as maintaining family traditions or...
How does the court decide child custody? What does best interest of the child mean? Discover the answers to these (and more) Nebraska child custody law questions in our Must-Have Information on Child Custody series.
“What is a divorce trial like?” “What happens at a custody trial?” Reasonable attorneys may differ regarding interpretation of the law, but the best family law attorneys will have a pretty good idea of your chances at trial and can help you understand what to expect in a family law trial.
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...
Grandparent Rights in Nebraska Can Happen A grandparent may have the right to seek court ordered visitation with a grandchild in very particular circumstances, and the right is to visitation of the grandchild, not to custody. A grandparent may have a right to...
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...
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...
“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...
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.
In divorce and custody cases, you may find yourself wondering, "What is a guardian ad litem looking for?" — or even asking "What is a guardian ad litem?" Let's clear a few things up about the guardian ad litem process. What is a guardian ad litem? A guardian ad litem...