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Omaha Nebraska Family Law Blog
When a parent wants to move with a child away from the other parent
It is not unusual as a divorced or never-married parent’s life evolves for them to want to move away for a number of reasons such as a new relationship or job, to return to school or job training, or to be closer to extended family. When that parent seeks to relocate...
Getting centered and finding grace in divorce
At our Omaha family law practice, we protect our clients’ legal interests, help them make informed decisions and handle the legal matters so they can concentrate on getting through the life changes that come with divorce. Recently, we wrote in this space about...
Nebraska divorce: Careful valuation of luxury assets
In a high net worth divorce, the importance of obtaining accurate, expert valuations of expensive assets with high values cannot be overemphasized so that when it comes time to divide those assets, the division can be truly equitable. Equitable division of a...
Nebraska courts may consider nonmarital property as alimony resource
We have shared information in this space before about alimony, also called spousal support, and the standards under which it is awarded in Nebraska. For example, in this previous post we covered the basics of Nebraska spousal support law, which is fairly traditional...
Thoughts on the divorce experience
At our law firm, we have seen so many different family situations and reasons that marriages end. If you are contemplating divorce, you should know that your experiences in marriage are probably not completely unique, even if it seems that no one could ever imagine...
Nebraska high court: Be clear about religion in divorce agreement
The Nebraska Supreme Court released a unanimous opinion on July 5 that gives guidance to divorcing Nebraskans when they want to provide in a negotiated parenting plan for the religious upbringing of their children. The biggest takeaway from the opinion is that the...
Documentation to gather for your divorce
Be prepared to provide your divorce attorney with documentation of your real estate holdings, substantial personal property, other assets, debts and financial information as well as those of your soon-to-be-ex, if possible. This includes assets and debts that are...
Make alimony provisions in case of unexpected death in divorce
The last thing that might occur to you when you are going through the breakup of your marriage is that your soon-to-be-ex spouse will eventually pass away and that they, like all of us, could die at any time. What arrangements could you make under Nebraska law to...
Nebraska divorce law sees pets as property
Many of us, married or not, enjoy the companionship of a pet (or pets); be this dogs, cats, birds or other more exotic choices. It is not uncommon for people to be very attached to their pets and to treat them as family members. When a couple with a beloved pet...
Study finds child obesity risk increases after parent separation
Many of our clients who are parents going through divorce or separation are rightly concerned about how their children will navigate the process of family breakdown. Obviously, the experience can have serious emotional and mental health ramifications for kids. But a...
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