LINCOLN LEGAL BLOG
The importance of establishing paternity
Just because a mother lists someone as the father on a baby’s birth certificate, it does not necessarily mean it is the birth father. Paternity refers to determining who the birth father is, and this can be done a number of ways. Establishing paternity gives the...
Can I get Social Security on my ex-spouse’s record?
When it comes time to collect Social Security retirement benefits, you usually will collect on your own record. However, you also have the option of collecting on your spouse's record if he or she made more money than you and will get a higher payout. According to...
How state health care providers decrease opioid prescriptions
According to the Great Plains Quality Innovation Network, opioid overdose kills more than 130 people in the United States every day. To help stem the tide of addiction, health care providers in Nebraska have taken steps to reduce prescriptions for painkillers. ...
What do you know about facing arrest for flying a drone?
Flying a drone can be great enjoyment and a cool way to explore your Nebraska neighborhood from a new perspective. Is there a chance that one of your favorite activities could put you behind bars? Learn how people face charges for flying a drone. Take steps to...
Drunk driving and anxiety disorders
There are many different challenges that arise in the wake of a DUI case, such as financial penalties and adjusting to daily life without the ability to operate a vehicle. However, some people face a particularly difficult time due to DUI charges in terms of their...
What should you do when fighting for child custody?
Custody battles do not have to be brutal. If you are fighting for custody with your former spouse, it can be extremely emotional. How you handle it, however, can sometimes dictate how the litigation will turn out. If you want what is in your child’s best interests,...
Nebraska courts do not favor one parent over the other
Parents quarreling during a divorce proceeding often ask the same question. Will the court favor me over my child’s other parent in child custody? Nebraska’s laws make it clear. The highest priority is to get a custody agreement that meets the best interests of the...
What happens if someone files an order of protection against you?
Domestic violence accusations carry significant weight. If someone has made them against you, they will likely come along with an order of protection. This order enforces distance between you and your accuser over a set period. Yet, if you believe their allegations...
The reasons couples in Nebraska are choosing ‘gray divorce’
Older married people do not have to stay married just because they have been together for 30, 40 or even 50 years. These days, there are more so-called "gray divorce" cases in the U.S. than ever before, though the term was invented around 2004. Everyone who files for...
Understanding the logistics of breath testing devices
The hand-held breath testing device is undoubtedly the near-universal symbol of a drunk driving conviction. Almost everyone in Lincoln likely understands that should they find themselves in the position of blowing into such a device, law enforcement officials plan to...
