LINCOLN LEGAL BLOG
Understanding possession with intent to deliver charges
Sometimes law enforcement will go beyond charging a person with simple possession of illegal drugs. Instead of having the drugs for personal use, the individual may intend to distribute the drugs to one or more people. If a prosecutor has reason to believe this is the...
Why are voluntary and formal proceedings important for paternity?
When you undergo testing for paternity, it may be confusing to know what options are out there for proving you are the father. Formal and voluntary proceedings both show you have a biological connection to your child. Formal The main difference between the two types...
Your DUI breath test’s results may not be accurate
With its many restaurants, bars and entertainment venues, Lincoln has plenty of places to enjoy a cocktail, craft beer or glass of wine. If you drive after consuming alcohol, though, an officer may stop you on suspicion of drunk driving. To either confirm or dispel...
How can you tackle summer vacation visitation?
Summer vacation is a crucial visiting time for most divorced parents. With the fun of vacation, however, comes the stress of child custody. You have to be able to handle the visiting transitions. The following tips, according to Huffington Post, can alleviate some of...
There is a right way to tell kids about divorce
One of the struggles parents face when going through a divorce is wondering how to tell the kids. Although each child will take the news differently, there are certain guidelines parents should follow in order to ease emotional stress. The conversation will also be...
Can a noncustodial parent claim a child on an annual tax return?
Divorce raises a lot of questions, one of which concerns which parent may claim the shared child as a dependent for tax-filing purposes. As a general rule, the custodial parent is the parent who may enjoy child-related tax breaks. However, there is an exception to...
Driving and not drinking
The law smiles on those who drive safely along the roads of Nebraska. It looks approvingly on people who drink responsively. But it frowns on anyone who drives while drinking or using a controlled substance. Depending on the circumstances, the law can impose severe...
How do I establish paternity?
Every man who is not married to the mother of his child should establish paternity. The only legal establishment of paternity at birth is in the case of a married couple. The law always presumes the husband to be the father of a baby. Unmarried fathers have no rights...
Keeping the full value of your 401k
As you enter into your divorce proceedings in Lincoln, you will inevitably be presented with several questions. “Who gets custody of the kids” and “Who gets to keep the house” are among the most common, and thus questions that you will likely be prepared for. “Who...
Can I refuse to submit to a DUI breath test in Nebraska?
When applying for a Nebraska driver's license, your signature provides implied consent to blow into a roadside breath test device when requested. If a law enforcement official has reasonable cause to believe you are driving while impaired, he or she may ask you to...
