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...
Nebraska governor signs bill on denied-protection-order hearings
The state legislative session just ended six days early, but not before legislators passed L.B. 532 by overwhelming numbers. The governor then signed the bill on May 30. The new law will require state judges to hold hearings on ex parte petitions for domestic violence...
Coming out on the other side of Nebraska divorce
At , we represent Nebraskans in divorce and related matters. Each divorce is unique — in terms of the individuals who are ending their marriage, the reasons for the separation, whether there are children and matters of financial...