A Focused Approach To Divorce And Family Law
Omaha family law attorney Matt Higgins is AV Preeminent* peer review-rated through Martindale-Hubbell, the highest rating, for legal abilities and ethical standards.
DIVORCE AND FAMILY LAW REPRESENTATION IN OMAHA, NEBRASKA
Divorce or separation doesn't signify the end of a partnership when children are involved. Co-parenting requires mutual effort, and a significant part of this commitment involves making critical decisions about your child's education. Consider ways to streamline the...
In some divorces, both parties are eager to end the marriage. Other times, only one spouse wants to get a divorce. When one spouse resists and is desperate enough to get down and dirty, they may resort to shady tactics to try and halt the proceedings. Making threats,...
Married spouses share everything, but divorced or divorcing spouses typically do not. In Nebraska, any couples preparing for dissolution who do not already have a marital agreement about dividing their property will need to either negotiate a settlement with one...
Pet ownership is very common in the United States, and many married couples will get a pet soon after they tie the knot. Many of these couples essentially see pets as their children or a part of their family. This can complicate things if you and your spouse decide to...
Modern child custody laws, and the views that the courts hold in re: the subject are much different than what they used to be in the United States. The most dramatic way that this change can be explained is by considering that courts used to prefer sole custody, and...
It was challenging, but you and your spouse finally agreed on how to divide your marital property. Congratulations, you have accomplished what many cannot in divorce proceedings. Let’s hope the judge in your case approves of your hard-won agreement. Courts strongly...
When determining child custody, courts focus on the child’s best interests. If one parent has a criminal record, their custody rights may be affected. It is important to note that the court will carefully scrutinize the situation to determine if the charge or...
The often-contentious nature of divorce can zap your energy and tempt you to accept terms that do not meet your or your kids’ needs. It is hard to remain resolute when you’re exhausted and want only to speed things along. However, giving in to your co-parent’s...
If you and/or your spouse recently decided that divorce is the healthiest way forward, it is time to start thinking about your marital property. It is certainly possible that this is the last thing that you care about at the moment. You may, depending on how you’re...
There are certainly divorce cases where children take it very well. In fact, studies have found that divorce can be positive if the previous relationship was a high-conflict marriage. It’s not necessarily better to stay together for the children, but could be far...
