Divorce property settlement tax pitfalls can be an unpleasant post-divorce surprise. Hiding, unfortunately, won't make the problem go away. Marital property transfers to one spouse or another during or related to a divorce generally don’t bring tax consequences....
Divorce: Property Division and Financials
Divorce and Taxes Part I – Four Things to Think About
There’s an old saying that only two things are certain - death and taxes. Thinking about both is usually about as unpleasant as sucking a lemon. Tax consequences of divorce are also a certainty, and can be equally as sour. Unpleasant as it may be, divorce and taxes go...
Using GPS to Track Your Spouse During Divorce – Forbidden or a Free-for-all?
Using GPS to track your spouse during divorce - or tracking them via their cell phone - is a relatively new thing. Beware however, digitally tracking your spouse is a legally dicy deed. If you think your spouse is digitally sleuthing you, there are some things you can...
Pet Custody in Divorce – Who Gets the Family Beagle?
Many families include members with four paws instead of hands and feet. Pet custody or pet possession issues are seeing more litigation in divorce courtrooms in recent years. In a recent survey from the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, more than 25 percent of...
What To Expect When Filing for Divorce in Nebraska
Divorce is never easy. But our Omaha divorce attorneys know that understanding the process in Nebraska divorce gives clients greater peace of mind.
What Is Alimony & How Is It Determined in Nebraska?
Here’s everything you should know about alimony laws in Nebraska, who is eligible, and how to get spousal support. Learn about how alimony is determined in the state from the legal experts at Hightower Reff Law.
Winning Divorce Strategies Don’t Include the Ostrich Approach
The client who stuck their head in the sand is likely to end up unhappy after the final order because they didn’t get what they wanted as a direct consequence of their own choices in not participating in their case — despite the lawyer’s best efforts and warnings.
Five Things to Consider If You Are Waiting Until After the Holidays to File for Divorce
Every December, family law firms tend to see a drop in the number of new clients because people are waiting until after the holidays to file for divorce. There are a lot of reasons, but if you're among the holiday hem and hawers, you may want to think again. Among the...
Divorce in Nebraska Part V: After the Ink Dries
In part five of our Divorce in Nebraska series, we focus on the most common questions we’re asked about the final steps with a Nebraska divorce.
Divorce in Nebraska Part IV: Child Custody and Support
In part four of our Divorce in Nebraska series, we focus on the most common questions we’re asked about child custody and support as they relate to Nebraska divorces.