Prenuptial agreements have gained considerable prominence in a world where the dynamics of love and marriage constantly evolve. These documents outline both parties' financial and property rights in the event of a marriage dissolution. While traditionally associated...
I am no longer able to pay child support: What should I do?
Every parent desires to provide and care for their child. If you have separated or divorced, and you share a child together, the court will often direct the non-custodial parent to pay child support. However, if you find yourself in a situation where you cannot...
Division of property in Nebraska divorces
Dealing with the division of assets in a divorce may not be thrilling, but it is something that you will have to deal with at some point during the divorce process. Nebraska divorce courts have a reasonably straightforward way of handling property division, treating...
3 reasons to draw up a prenuptial agreement
Creating a prenuptial agreement may not be high on your list of priorities if you are getting married. However, just like an insurance policy, safety net or reserve parachute, you can be pretty grateful you have one if you ever need to use it. If you are wavering on...
Getting divorced? You are not alone
Divorce can feel like an isolating experience, but it is crucial to know that you need not navigate the process alone. There are several people you can have on your team to help you through a divorce and start a new chapter. Legal professionals Legal representatives...
Establishing paternity can be crucial in these 3 situations
Establishing the paternity of a baby or child can have several benefits, though it is not always clear when it is necessary. If you are a parent, potential parent or another interested party, you may want to pursue a paternity action. You are a mother and want to...
Mistakes to avoid when modifying child support orders
Child support orders are critical to a child's well-being, financially and emotionally. But securing an order is only part of the process. Over time, things change, and parents will often need to change a child support order. Unfortunately, some parents make...
5 questions co-parents should ask about technology
Especially over the past few years, technology has become an increasingly important part of parenting. It allows your child to connect with friends, keep up with their studies and more. However, if divorcing parents differ significantly in their approaches to...
Do I need to track parenting expenses after divorce?
When parents pay child support, they want to know that the other parent is spending the money wisely. Some parents may even request that the recipient parent provide some sort of accounting for how they spend their child support funds. But in general, the courts do...
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...