Most divorces occur due to an elevated level of tension and disagreement between spouses. If divorcing spouses don't have children together, then the two parties can usually walk away with little contact going forward. But in many cases, parents must be able to work...
Parallel parenting vs. co-parenting: Which method is best?
One of the key issues to settle during the divorce process is how the parents will allocate the responsibilities for taking care of their children. They will need to work together to create a parenting plan, which is a document that establishes guidelines and rules...
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...
Tips for co-parenting during the school year
For divorced parents in Nebraska with school-age children, the idea of managing school schedules together can be anxiety-inducing. Successful co-parenting is an even more daunting task when you throw in homework, lessons, activities and a more regimented weekly...
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...
Thoughts about parenting after a Nebraska divorce
An important part of what we do at is help our divorcing clients who have minor children identify custody and visitation arrangements that will be in the children’s best interests and work for the families. It may be possible to...